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High Springs officials weigh renegotiating Waste Pro contract, exploring county 'piggyback' and cart-size options
Summary
City commissioners discussed opening talks with current hauler Waste Pro and examining whether to adopt Alachua County's contract terms (a "piggyback"), and raised cart-size options and cost concerns; staff noted the existing contract runs through April 30, 2026, and said negotiation could produce a proposal before then.
High Springs city leaders discussed opening talks with current hauler Waste Pro and exploring whether to "piggyback" on Alachua County's contract during a commission meeting; city staff told commissioners the current Waste Pro contract runs through April 30, 2026, and said negotiations could yield a proposed contract before that date.
Commissioners and members of the public flagged two main concerns: rising solid-waste costs (one speaker referenced a projected range of $700,000 to $1,400,000) and whether households should have options for smaller or larger cans. One council member said smaller carts could help single-person households save money, while another noted her family of five rarely fills the standard cart.
City staff explained the…
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