HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution accepting Resource Recovery System 2025 Annual ReportRESOLUTION NO. 26-063
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, at the beginning of each calendar year, the City distributes to partner
agencies in the Resource Recovery System (RRS) an annual report; and,
WHEREAS, activities in 2025 marked several major milestones for the transition
away from waste-to-energy in the RRS. New landfill partnerships, the development of the
R3C, and planning for further waste diversion efforts through residential curbside
recycling that will all help shape the future of solid waste and recyclable materials in Story
County; and,
WHEREAS, the per capita rate charged to member agencies will remain at $10.50
and will be billed according to the results of the 2020 census. There will be a tipping fee
increase to $85.00/ton on July 1, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that Resource Recovery System 2025 Annual Report is hereby accepted and
authorization to distribute to member agencies is granted.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of February, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10th day of February, 2026.