Commission awards five-year solid-waste contract to Capital Waste Services; commissioner discloses business use

Hamilton County commissioners approved Resolution 10 25–30 on Oct. 15 awarding a five-year unit-pricing contract with an option for two additional two-year renewals to Capital Waste Services LLC for solid waste services at county facilities.

The contract covers roll-off and dumpster services at roughly 45 county locations, including EMS stations, volunteer fire departments and other large facilities, county staff said. Service frequency will vary based on container fill rates; county staff described weekly, biweekly or more frequent pickups as needed.

Commissioner Graham disclosed that his business uses the same disposal company and said he would vote in favor but wanted the disclosure on the public record. Commissioner Eversall asked whether the company is local; staff provided an address for the firm’s Chattanooga office (1387 Wisdom Street) and said references were favorable.

Commissioner Sharp asked staff to clarify the primary customers for the contract; staff said the contract covers county facilities rather than residential collections.

The commission approved the contract on roll call. Several commissioners asked staff to examine ways to support local vendors when reviewing future bids.

Why it matters: The contract covers routine but essential waste management services for county-operated facilities. Commissioners sought transparency after a disclosure of private business ties and emphasized interest in sourcing locally when feasible.

What’s next: The county will execute the contract and arrange service schedules and invoicing under the unit-price agreement.