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Arvada council debates opt‑out fee, composting and contract renewal at solid‑waste workshop
Summary
City staff presented options and numbers for the single‑hauler program (Republic Services), including the current opt‑out fee, city program fee, contract terms and possible composting options; council members expressed differing views on raising the opt‑out fee and on whether to renew or rebid the contract.
City staff presented a detailed workshop on the Arvada single‑hauler waste program at the March 4, 2025 council meeting and asked council for direction on three themes: changes to the Republic Services contract, options for organics/composting, and scenarios for the minimum service (opt‑out) fee.
Staff said the current Republic Services contract began July 2021 and expires July 2026, with two possible 1‑year renewals through July 2028. Staff reported the contract includes a maximum annual increase of 3.5% (with a minimum), and noted that the Bureau of Labor Statistics 12‑month running average for a relevant index was about 4.89% as of January 2025. "The opt out fee from Republic…
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