Westfield awards leaf‑collection contracts and partners with Scotch Plains for service

The Town Council approved three resolutions related to the municipal leaf collection program: awarding the primary leaf hauling contract to a low bidder, authorizing rental equipment and entering a cooperative leaf‑collection agreement with neighboring Scotch Plains.

Council members said the town received multiple bids for supplemental hauling trucks and secured a favorable price; the procurement will support the town’s seasonal curbside leaf collection. The cooperative agreement with Scotch Plains was presented as a cost‑efficient measure to coordinate services for the season.

Council members discussed the environmental and health rationale for organized leaf collection and noted the program’s cost; no specific contract dollar amounts or contractor names were included in remarks during the public portion of the meeting.

The motions carried with council approval.

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