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Public works: solid‑waste and recycling bids spike; DPW seeks selective vehicle replacements
Summary
Public‑works staff told council that vendor bids pushed solid‑waste collection up nearly 30% and a recycling line item rose about 90%. DPW requested vehicle replacements to maintain a 356‑vehicle fleet and said procurement lead times may age new vehicles before delivery.
Chuck Thomas, speaking for the Department of Public Works, walked council through operations and the DPW capital and operating requests. "The DPW is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Hamilton and making every effort to maximize the efficient effective use of Hamilton's resources," he said while describing responsibilities including maintaining about 625 lane miles of roadway, an on‑road fleet of roughly 356 vehicles and about…
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