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Glendale council approves transfer of Zone C waste franchise to Waste Management; residents question monopoly and rates
Summary
The Glendale City Council voted to authorize assignment of the Zone C business and multifamily solid‑waste collection contract (R107072) from Waste Resource Technologies Inc. to Waste Management of California Inc., drawing public concern about monopoly power, past rate increases and whether a new RFP should have been issued.
The Glendale City Council on Sept. 30 approved a resolution assigning the city’s Zone C business and multifamily solid‑waste collection agreement (Contract R107072) from Waste Resource Technologies Inc. to Waste Management of California Inc.
Supporters on council framed the transfer as a continuity-of-service step; multiple public speakers urged the council to re-open the contract to competitive bidding and to clarify recent rate increases for residents in multi‑family properties.
Council approved the assignment by roll call with five yes votes. City staff said Waste Management will operate only in Zone C and must meet the same franchise standards as the outgoing contractor.
Why it matters: City franchise assignments affect service, local rates and competition. Speakers at the meeting warned concentration of hauling services…
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