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From:Angela Malenfant <br />To:publiccomment <br />Subject:Garbage increase <br />Date:Monday, December 16, 2024 9:22:46 AM <br />You don't often get email from agmalenfant@gmail.com. Learn why this is important <br /> <br />Dear Redwood City Council Members, <br />I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recently proposed increase in garbage <br />collection rates, particularly the significant impact it has on residents utilizing the 20-gallon <br />cans. <br />As a resident of Redwood City for the past three years, I have witnessed a troubling trend: <br />garbage rates for the smallest can size have more than doubled. Now, the proposed 26% <br />increase feels especially punitive for those of us actively trying to minimize waste. <br />This disproportionate increase discourages responsible waste management practices. Residents <br />who make a conscious effort to conserve and reduce their environmental footprint are being <br />penalized the most. <br />I urge the City Council to reconsider this proposal. A more equitable solution is needed, one <br />that incentivizes, rather than disincentivizes, responsible waste disposal. <br />I encourage you to explore alternative solutions, such as: <br />Implementing a tiered rate structure that rewards lower waste generation. <br />Offering additional resources and support programs to help residents further reduce their <br />waste. <br />I believe in a sustainable Redwood City and hope we can find a way to achieve this goal while <br />ensuring fair and equitable waste management practices for all residents. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />A malenfant <br />843 Mohican way <br />Sent from my iPhone