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Council moves automated waste and recycling carts into FY26 discussion after vendor model favored
Summary
Councilors directed staff to include the vendor-managed automated solid-waste and recycling cart program in the FY26 baseline for discussion after hearing cost and logistics details; staff estimated 183 recycling carts if a 35% adoption assumption is used.
At the March 24 budget workshop the Auburn City Council agreed to move a vendor-managed automated solid-waste and recycling cart program into the FY26 baseline discussion.
City staff described a vendor proposal in which the contractor would procure, deliver and manage the carts over a five-year contract. Staff told the council the vendor model was likely less costly overall…
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