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Board debates citywide garbage collection; asks staff for final cost and administration details
Summary
The Board of Public Works reviewed two proposals for a citywide residential garbage contract, discussed tradeoffs between a garbage-only option that would keep recycling with Outagamie County and a combined garbage-and-recycling option, and directed staff to return with administrative-cost estimates and final numbers before any contract decision.
The Board of Public Works on Aug. 4 reviewed results from a request for proposals for a citywide residential garbage contract and directed staff to return with a full estimate of administrative costs and a final per-household price before selecting a vendor.
Why it matters: The choice would change how residents pay for curbside trash and recycling, could alter a fuel surcharge many residents now see on bills, and affect whether recycling remains handled through Outagamie County at no direct city cost.
Robert, Public Works staff, presented two bids the city received and a tabulation showing two procurement options: a garbage-only contract that would continue delivering trash to Outagamie County (which currently manages the city’s recycling program) and a combined garbage-and-recycling contract that would allow a contractor to flexibly route collected material. Robert said the spreadsheet compared the proposals against current resident costs, and he emphasized that administrative costs were not yet included in the figures on the sheet.
Discussion by board members, staff and…
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