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Council previews pilot to give residents flexible refuse and yard‑waste dropoffs under franchise amendment
Summary
Staff briefed the council Sept. 15 on proposed amendments to the University Place Refuse franchise agreement to enable a 2026 pilot that would replace fixed spring/fall cleanup windows with a voucher/credit drop‑off system allowing customers to dispose of refuse or yard waste at no extra charge at the company’s site.
City staff presented proposed language Sept. 15 to amend the city’s refuse franchise agreement so University Place Refuse can run a pilot program in 2026 offering more flexible collection or dropoff options for residential customers. The council did not take formal action but directed staff to bring the amendment forward for council consideration at a future meeting.
Lisa Katorick, Administrative Services director, said Section 20.2 of the current franchise (adopted Feb. 2021 and running through Dec. 2035) contains specific references to spring and fall cleanup events and yard-waste pickups. The proposed amendment replaces…
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