<B>California City Inks Deal with Recycler</B>

Vallejo (Calif.) City Council voted for a seven-year, curbside collection program with Napa Garbage. Previously the city had a contract with Pacific Rim Recycling.

According to local press reports monthly bills are expected to drop from $2.70 to $1.10 per household. The city received three bids for the citywide program. In addition to Napa Garbage, Pacific Rim Recycling and Vallejo Garbage submitted proposals.

Napa Garbage provides recycling services for several cities in the surrounding area. These cities have been met the state of California’s mandated diversion rate of 50 percent.

Napa Garbage currently provides recycling services for American Canyon and the City of Napa, both of which exceed the state of California’s diversion rate of 50 percent.

The contract will last seven years. It starts July 1, 2001 and includes an education element.

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