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City manager outlines Recology contract changes: bulky pickups, compost carts, low-income discounts
Summary
City manager presented highlights of the new 10-year Recology solid waste contract starting July 1: two free on-call bulky-item pickups per year, three free extra yard-waste pickups, up to two 96-gallon compost carts available, a new Maltby truck yard, and a 25% discount for qualifying low-income seniors and disabled residents.
City Manager provided an informational update to the council on June 17 about the newly approved 10-year contract with Recology that will begin July 1.
The city manager summarized the main customer-facing service changes included in the new contract: two free on-call bulky-item pickups per year (including mattresses and appliances), three free extra yard-waste pickups per year, and free compost collection of up to two 96-gallon carts per household if requested. The manager said Recology will assign a designated waste-0 specialist to provide community education and promised ongoing communication including a mailed flyer that was expected in mid-June.
The manager also said Recology is investing in local infrastructure for the contract, including a new truck yard opening in Maltby and new collection trucks. As part of the vendor selection, staff ensured rate-relief features: a 25% discount for qualifying low-income seniors and low-income disabled customers, and staff are working to secure a nonprofit partner to administer an additional utility-rate relief program funded by administrative fees collected under the contract.
Council members had no action items on this update. The manager directed residents to the city website for additional materials and said staff will continue coordinating with Recology on communications and any future tune-ups to service.
