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R. George Patten
Redic, Wanda; Levin, Brooke A.
Dowdakin, Becky; Slote, Peter; Gagliardi, Mark; Gallo, Noel; Schaaf, Libby
Re: Waste Management Preventing Neighborhood Street Sweeping
Friday, April 17, 2015 2:35:33 PM
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2207 E. 33rd St. 2207 and 2267 3221 and 3215

E. 33rd St. Randolph Ave.
April 3, 2015 April 18, 2015 April 18, 2015
RE: Recurring substandard service by Waste Management Drivers, RouteSupervisors, and
Managers.
Addresses of observed, substandard service 4/18/15:
3215RandolphAve.
3221 Randolph Ave.
2207 E. 33rd St.
1667 E. 33rd St.

Ms. Redic, Ms. Levin;

I am very troubled to see the same problems with Waste Management recurring. Their
practice of leaving Waste Management cans in the public street after pickup just doesnt
seem to pass into history.
On April 3, 2015 and again on April 18, 2015, the Waste Management driver emptied the
cans and did not put them back when he found them. Today, I personally witnessed this
practice at 2207 E. 33rd Street. The truck number he was driving today,April 18, 2015, was
520073.
The driverwas a short, Latinomale in his late 40s with black hair. I did not take his picture
today for fear of some sort of retaliation. As a matter of fact, this is the SAME driver that I
previously reported last year doe doing the exact, same thing.
It is a testament to the inefficient, negligent, and disinterested management that their driver
can violate the terms and conditions of theWM contract with the City of Oakland with
impunity.
The photos above are all from today, April 18, 2015.

Please advise.
Regards,
R. George Patten
Tuxedo Neighborhood Spokesperson
510-575-8358

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From:R. George Patten
Sent:Tuesday, November 25, 2014 2:08 PM
To:Redic, Wanda, Levin, Brooke A.
Cc:BDowdakin@oaklandnet.com, PSlote@oaklandnet.com, Gagliardi, Mark, Gallo, Noel,
lschaaf@oaklandnet.com
Ms. Redic,
Thanks for the current status on this issue.
Happy Thanksgiving,
R. George Patten
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From:Redic, Wanda
Sent:Tuesday, November 25, 2014 2:06 PM
To:R. George Patten, Levin, Brooke A.
Cc:BDowdakin@oaklandnet.com, PSlote@oaklandnet.com, Gagliardi, Mark, Gallo, Noel,
lschaaf@oaklandnet.com
Mr. Patten, I dont have an answer from Waste Management on the issue as of yet. I have you on
my list to contact today never fear. Unless I receive an answer from them later today, Ill check
back with you when we return from the Thanksgiving Holiday by Tuesday, December 2. Enjoy your
holiday.
Wanda Redic
Recycling Specialist, Environmental Services Division
City of Oakland | Oakland Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency

250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5301 | Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 238-6808 | (510) 238-7286 Fax
wredic@oaklandnet.com
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From: R. George Patten [mailto:italica@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 1:53 PM
To: Redic, Wanda; Levin, Brooke A.
Cc: Dowdakin, Becky; Slote, Peter; Gagliardi, Mark; Gallo, Noel; Schaaf, Libby
Subject: Re: Waste Management Preventing Neighborhood Street Sweeping
Importance: High

Ms. Redic,
I called you earlier today and left a message regarding your status report on your progress in
resolving the conflict between the WM practice of blocking streets and theCity of Oakland
street sweeping program.
Iplan on going out-of-town for the Thanksgiving holiday and am keen on hearingfrom you
today.
Regards,
R. George Patten
510-575-8358

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From:Redic, Wanda
Sent:Friday, November 21, 2014 2:31 PM
To:Levin, Brooke A., R. George Patten
Cc:BDowdakin@oaklandnet.com, PSlote@oaklandnet.com, Gagliardi, Mark, R. George
Patten, Gallo, Noel, lschaaf@oaklandnet.com

Mr. Patton, thank you for reaching out to the City of Oakland with your concern. I will investigate
the matter immediately and contact you again by next Tuesday.
Wanda Redic
Recycling Specialist, Environmental Services Division
City of Oakland | Oakland Public Works Department | APWA Accredited Agency
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 5301 | Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-6808 | (510) 238-7286 Fax
wredic@oaklandnet.com
Recycling Hotline |(510) 238-SAVE (7283) | recycling@oaklandnet.com
www.oaklandrecycles.com
Report A Problem | Public Works Agency Call Center | (510) 615-5566
www.oaklandpw.com | pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com | Mobile app: SeeClickFix

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From: Slote, Peter
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 1:57 PM
To: Redic, Wanda
Cc: Gagliardi, Mark
Subject: FW: Waste Management Preventing Neighborhood Street Sweeping
Importance: High

Wanda Please give this your immediate attention. Thanks

From: Levin, Brooke A.
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 9:29 AM
To: Dowdakin, Becky (BDowdakin@oaklandnet.com); Slote, Peter (PSlote@oaklandnet.com);
italica@msn.com
Cc: Gallo, Noel (NGallo@oaklandnet.com); Schaaf, Libby (LSchaaf@oaklandnet.com)
Subject: FW: Waste Management Preventing Neighborhood Street Sweeping
Importance: High

Becky and Peter,

Please address this issue with WM.
Thank you.

Brooke A. Levin
Director
City of Oakland |Oakland Public Works Department | APWA Accredited
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza| Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-4470 | 510-238-6428

blevin@oaklandnet.com
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From: R. George Patten [mailto:italica@msn.com]

Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 8:51 AM
To: Gallo, Noel; Levin, Brooke A.; Schaaf, Libby
Subject: Waste Management Preventing Neighborhood Street Sweeping
Importance: High

Mayor-elect Ms. Libby Schaaf, Mr. Noel Gallo, and Ms. Brooke Levin;
My neighbors and I live in District 5.
On the first and third Fridays of the month, we are scheduled forstreet sweeping and our
Waste Management pick up is also on Fridays. The WM drives are habitually leaving the
garbage, recycling, and yard waste bins in the street after pick up. This blocks access for the
City of Oakland street sweeper. I have reported this to WM five (5) times in the past year
and one-half. They only make worthless promises and never implement a solution.
We are PAYING FOR STREET SWEEPING, but are not getting our neighborhood properly
cleaned.I am requesting that both of you directly contact Waste Management and make it
clear that their practice of blocking street cleaning needs to stop.
Today, I went around to multiple households and removed the cans from the street and
placed them on the sidewalk before the street sweeper arrived. I am disabled.
The photos are from November 7th and November 21st our two street sweeping days this
month. Also pictured is the WM recycle truck on November 21, 2014.
Regards,
R. George Patten
510-575-8358
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