A former San Francisco executive of the trash company Recology agreed to plead guilty to bribery charges on Wednesday.
Paul Giusti, 65, was arraigned on July 28 for his involvement in a widespread federal corruption case involving San Francisco city officials, contractors and nonprofit groups.
United States Attorney David L. Anderson alleged that Giusti bribed Mohammed Nuru, San Francisco's Director of Public Works, more than $1 million of party funds and other benefits.
"These bribes were laundered through non-profit organizations to disguise their source," Anderson said. "In return, Nuru helped Recology obtain garbage fee increases approved by the city but paid by an unsuspecting public."
Giusti is currently out of custody on bond. If convicted, he faces five years in prison.
