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Solid Waste Collection
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SUMMARY:
Bids were received on June 28 for the collection of solid waste with an add alternate for the collection of yard waste. Only one bid was received, which was from Cumberland Waste Disposal.
The base bid is $7.73 per household (estimated at 4,173) per month. Bulky waste will be charged at $6.00 per pickup. Under the new contract, the estimated cost for the solid waste will be $387,087.48.
Their bid for collection of carts at municipal buildings is $12.25 per pickup. The monthly rental of dumpsters is $30.00 per month and $120.00 per pickup.
The bid for yard waste and leaves with two pick-ups per year is $50.00 per home/two times per year. It is the recommendation that the City continue with the collection of yard waste and leaves.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Award a 5-year contract to Waste Connections to begin September 1, 2022 for solid waste and bulky waste only, including municipal collection.