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BFI Recycling Manager Debi Sargent said BFI does have a weekly recycling program which includes containers for newspaper, glass, and cans that can be picked up at the curb or at a gate. She said BFI will also accept motor oil which should be disposed of as you collect it. BFI will also provide locks for large BFI bins for its customers. Ms. Sargent said the County of San Mateo offers a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program and to call 363-4718 for more information. Car parts should not be included in general garbage pickups due to possible contaminates. You may contact BFI to replace damaged recycling bins at no cost. Superintendent Hartman asked if BFI recycles catalogs. Ms. Sargent said currently catalogs can be dropped off at the San Carlos transfer station but BFI is working on picking up catalogs curbside sometime in the future. Ms. Sargent said at the last City Council meeting, they approved moving forward with developing a system for a yard waste program. Commissioner Walsh asked about the financing of the recycling program and Ms. Sargent said there is a perception that recycling is a money making enterprise when in fact BFI loses money on the program. She gave some history for the recycling program and stated that BFI has experienced a loss of $1.5 million from 1989-1995. BFI is committed to this effort to meet the 25% and 50% reduction garbage to landfills required by State mandated AB939 by the year 2005. Mr. Gasparini said BFI believes the yard waste program will replace the end of the month pickup. By eliminating the end of the month pickup, people will have to pay for their actual garbage pickup and will not be able to defer their garbage to the end of the month and as a result reduce their can size. The bi-annual BFI cleanups will also continue. ITEM 2-UPDATE ON SEQUOIA HOSPITAL Chairperson Lloyd distributed packets on Sequoia Hospital from Catholic Heathcare West. Commissioner Newell reported that the decision on Sequoia Hospital was postponed for one week. He also distributed an article from the Redwood City Almanac written by Dr. Sidney Marchasin regarding the sale of Sequoia Hospital. Commissioners who attended the Sequoia community meetings indicated people at the meetings were strongly in support of a non-profit organization purchase of the facility. Commissioner Walsh provided copies of a New York Times article concerning Columbia to the Sequoia Board of Directors and the Commissioners. He mentioned he would be attending a Commission on Aging committee meeting very soon and the future of Sequoia Hospital for "help at home services" is on the agenda.