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Committee weighs refuse options, resident survey and timeline as contract nears end
Summary
Officials reviewed an RFP sent via Lucas County Solid Waste Management, discussed compost pilot costs and smaller-tote options, and agreed to accelerate resident outreach because the current refuse contract ends June 2026. Staff cited current city refuse expense near $900,000 and suggested exploring phased cost-sharing options for residents.
The Maumee Finance & Economic Development Committee discussed residential refuse service options Oct. 6 after staff reported that an RFP had been circulated through Lucas County Solid Waste Management to solicit proposals.
Staff described the county-issued RFP and said it should solicit proposals based on Maumee’s service needs; the committee noted the county draft differed from the city’s current contract terms (biweekly recycling, a single quarterly bulk pickup) and asked staff to ensure the RFP reflects Maumee’s service priorities. Members discussed whether the city should franchise service through the county, issue its own…
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