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Maumee committee initiates work on residential refuse options; RFP, survey and compost pilot discussed
Summary
Committee members discussed the county RFP for residential refuse, differences from Maumee’s current service, a June 2026 contract expiration, and options including resident surveys, alternative billing methods and a compost pilot. Staff will proceed with outreach and a public-information survey to gather resident input.
Committee members reviewed the residential refuse request-for-proposal process and agreed to accelerate public outreach and data collection to inform the city’s approach before the current contract expires.
Why it matters: Maumee’s current refuse arrangement is due to end in June 2026. The committee discussed how the city should solicit proposals, whether to use Lucas County Solid Waste Management’s RFP template or issue a separate city RFP, and what service options to include. The choices will affect cost, billing method and service levels for residents.
What the committee heard Committee staff reported that Lucas County Solid Waste Management distributed an initial RFP template; members noted the template contained service options that do not match Maumee’s current contract and asked staff to confirm that the county’s solicitation is using Maumee’s prior contract as the baseline. The committee discussed two broad approaches: (1)…
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