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Council approves ordinance to establish organized collection; GFL proposed as low bidder
Summary
After extended public discussion and comments, the council voted 6-0 to approve an ordinance establishing organized collection (a single-hauler model). Staff recommended a five‑year contract with GFL Environmental at a proposed rate of $19.95 per month plus a $3.50 administrative fee, with a contract start date of Nov. 1, 2026.
The Merriam City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing an organized collection service — a city-managed single-hauler system — by a 6-0 vote after staff presentations and public comment.
Assistant City Administrator Caitlin Guard told the council the item is the final step in a statutory Kansas process; staff received five bids and recommends GFL Environmental under a cooperative Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) procurement. Guard described the proposed contract as a five-year agreement that would provide weekly trash, recycling and yard-waste service, with GFL’s advertised base rate at $19.95 per month and an administrative fee of $3.50 that would be collected by the city.
Guard outlined features of the proposed service: 65‑ and 95‑gallon carts, year‑round yard‑waste pickup (up to 10 bags or bundles weekly),…
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