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Resolution Authorizing an Extension to the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County for the Processing of Recyclable Materials Collected by the City of Wilmington [Budget Impact to Recycling and Trash Services Annual Operating Budget]
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Department:
Public Works
Meeting Date:
6/3/2025
Contact Name:
Rick Porter
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-341-0081
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Resolution, Wilm-NHC ILA with pricing schedule
PURPOSE:
This purpose of this resolution is to authorize a 5-year extension to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with New Hanover County for processing recyclable materials collected by the Recycling and Trash Services Division.
BACKGROUND:
The city collects 'single stream' (unsorted) recyclable materials from City Recycling and Trash customers and delivers it to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for sorting, processing and reuse. The city also collects 'separated' materials, primarily from the downtown area, that is delivered to the MRF for processing. This ILA defines the pricing structure for single stream and clean/separated materials used in the monthly billing process.
Recycling & Trash Services began using the New Hanover County Materials Recovery Facility for the processing of collected recyclable materials on July 1, 2015 and the current extension expires on June 30, 2025. The MRF is operated by Sonoco Products Company which uses recycled materials in their packaging products, sells the remaining materials, and must dispose of contamination in the landfill.
The single stream pricing structure is linked to the market weighted average price (WAP) of the materials. The WAP varies monthly based on indices by commodity and the composition of materials generated by citizens and the MRF system. New Hanover County will use the same pricing structure for City processing that they are charged by Sonoco and is determined by using a base cost for processing the ...
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