The Carpinteria City Council voted 4-0 on May 23 to approve a new Solid Waste Handling Services Franchise Agreement with E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc.

The 15-year contract, with the option for two 5-year extensions, takes effect July 1. Renegotiation of the existing contract, set to expire Dec. 31, was spurred by state Senate Bill 1383, which requires food waste recycling and other measures to combat climate change.

Existing programs, including community cleanups and free bulky -tem pickups for single-family homes, will continue under the new contract. New or expanded programs will include free bulky-item pickups for multi-family residences, collection of residential and commercial organic waste, and SB 1383 compliance monitoring.

“The new contract allows the city of Carpinteria the comfort of knowing they will be in compliance with SB 1383,” said Daniel Harrison, the company’s contract compliance manager. “The contract negotiations went well because it was the ultimate team effort. We trust each other and have open communication.

“We are excited to service the city of Carpinteria for the next 25 years.”

“It’s great to see you guys again, and thank you for being part of Carpinteria,” said Vice Mayor Al Clark. “We really appreciate your services.”

E.J. Harrison, which is marking its 90th anniversary this year, has served Carpinteria since 1993. Harrison Industries does business throughout Ventura County, as well as in Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County, as E.J. Harrison & Sons, Santa Clara Valley Disposal and Newbury Disposal.