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Merriam staff set Dec. 9 public hearing on single‑hauler collection plan
Summary
City staff said a draft single‑hauler organized collection plan and RFP are ready for public review; a public hearing is scheduled Dec. 9 as the council’s decision point on whether to release the RFP.
City staff briefed the council on progress toward an organized single‑hauler solid‑waste collection plan and said the full draft plan and RFP documents will be part of the council packet for the Dec. 9 meeting, which is the public hearing and council decision point to release the RFP.
Mr. Ingle said the work group — which included staff, residents and local haulers — helped shape the RFP and that materials will be posted on the city's website (merriam.org/trashservice) when available. He described Dec. 9 as the decision point to determine whether the city will proceed with releasing the RFP; subsequent steps would evaluate submissions and determine service levels and contract terms.
Staff emphasized ongoing public outreach via social media and mailings and indicated the organized collection plan is intended to clarify service expectations and solicit competitive submittals. Council did not take a final vote on the matter at this meeting; the Dec. 9 hearing was described as the next formal step.
