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Deschutes County gives notice to terminate rolling franchise contracts, plans regional reprocurement
Summary
County staff told the joint meeting the county gave notice to wind down evergreen solid-waste collection franchises and will work regionally toward a new, termed franchise with an RFP expected in late 2028–early 2029.
Deschutes County officials told the Bend council and county board that the county has issued notice to terminate long‑standing 'evergreen' solid‑waste collection franchises and intends to pursue a regional, competitively procured franchise agreement in coordination with nearby cities.
Tim Brownell, Deschutes County solid‑waste director, reminded the meeting that existing franchise arrangements date to about 1972 and no longer reflect modern collection, recycling and organics functions. Brownell said the county’s…
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