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Council tables ordinance to require city-contracted company for commercial trash after contractors raise concerns
Summary
Council delayed consideration of an ordinance that would require use of the city's contracted hauler for commercial trash and roll-off dumpsters after Republic Services representatives defended the franchise and multiple local contractors and small roll-off businesses warned the measure could harm small operators and complicate job-site handling.
Councilmembers heard a lengthy presentation and public comment on Feb. 3 about a proposed ordinance (Ordinance 2026-1) that would amend Chapter 95 to require use of the city’s contracted company for commercial trash collection, roll-off dumpsters and related services and to provide penalties for violations.
Building official Ankhram explained the ordinance formalizes a longstanding contract clause (dating to 2019, and asserted to have roots in earlier agreements) that grants the contractor an exclusive franchise privilege to provide residential, commercial and roll-off services within the city limits; staff said…
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