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Leesburg awards seven-year residential trash contract to Patriot Disposal; first-year cost above budget
Summary
The Leesburg Town Council voted to award a seven-year residential solid-waste collection contract to Patriot Disposal, Inc. The first-year cost is $4,515,345, about $306,345 above the FY26 budget, driven largely by a Loudoun County landfill tip-fee increase.
The Leesburg Town Council voted 7-0 on May 27 to award a seven-year residential solid-waste collection contract to Patriot Disposal, Inc., accepting a first-year contract price of $4,515,345.
Council and staff said much of the budget gap stems from a Loudoun County decision to raise landfill tip fees from $55 to $75 per ton during negotiations, which staff estimated will add about $318,600 to the town's FY26 solid-waste costs.
Staff presentation and rationale
Renee, a town staff member responsible for the procurement presentation, told the council the town issued a request for proposals that prioritized qualifications in addition to price. Four proposals were received, two firms were shortlisted, and Patriot emerged as the highest-ranked bidder after interviews and a best-and-final offer. "We negotiated with them and then requested best and final pricing," Renee said during the meeting.
Renee described the services…
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