Series of Director's Hearings Begin

For Immediate Release

February 6, 2006

Contact:  Christine Falvey

Tel: (415) 554-6920 

                                            ***PRESS RELEASE***

 


SERIES OF DIRECTOR’S HEARINGS BEGIN

TO CONSIDER RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATE CHANGES


San Francisco, Ca – A series of Public Works Director’s Hearings are scheduled to begin on February 8, 2006.  Sunset Scavenger Company and Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Company are seeking a refuse rate increase beginning July 1, 2006.  The hearings are being held to review the Rate Application submitted by Norcal Waste Systems, Inc. Based on the hearings and a Director’s Report, the City and County of San Francisco will approve residential garbage rate changes, which will be set for the next five years.  Members of the public can visit a public library, log on to www.sfdpw.org or call 1-866-848-3337 for additional hearing information.

Who:  DPW, Norcal Waste Systems, Inc., SF Environment, Refuse Rate Payer Advocate

What:  Director’s Hearings to Discuss Garbage Rate Changes

When:  February 2006 – March 2006

Where: 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall, San Francisco, CA 94102

Date 

Time 

 Room

February 8, 2006 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Room 408
February 9, 2006  8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Room 416
February 10, 2006 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m Room 400
February 17, 2006 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Room 416
March 14, 2006 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Room 408
March 15, 2006  8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon  Room 416
March 17, 2006   1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Room 416
March 29, 2006 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Room 416

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