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Committee recommends Harter’s for refuse and recycling; favors seven‑year contract to send to finance
Summary
City staff recommended Harter’s as low bidder for refuse and recycling collection; the committee voted to recommend a seven‑year contract to the Finance Committee, citing predictability and service continuity.
The Wausau Public Health and Safety Committee on Sept. 15 recommended that the Finance Committee develop a contract with Harter’s for curbside refuse and recycling service, selecting a seven‑year term.
Mary Ann, the staff member who led the city’s request for proposals, told the committee the city received two proposals — Harter’s and Waste Management — and that GFL declined to bid. Harter’s submitted the low proposal at $11.50 per household per month, broken down as $7.65 for refuse and $3.85 for recycling, compared with the city’s expiring contract rate of $8.29 per household. Mary Ann said the existing contract expires March 31, 2026, and noted the RFP used the same automated carted collection system the city uses now.
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