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East Bethel explores Ham Lake-style garbage-hauler contract; council agrees to request quotes
East Bethel City Council · December 23, 2025
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Summary
Council discussed a Ham Lake-style model that limits providers to partnered haulers to reduce duplicate truck routes and possibly lower residential rates; members weighed benefits against loss of choice and asked staff to issue an RFQ/RFQ to gather pricing and feasibility information.
City staff presented a possible move to a Ham Lake-style garbage-hauler contract at the Dec. 22 work session, describing a model where a small number of partnered haulers serve the community rather than multiple competing providers on the same routes.
Staff said the approach could…
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