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Oakland approves Waste Pro contract and new monthly trash charge; weekly pickup and carts begin Feb. 1
Summary
The commission approved Resolution 2025-02 to adopt rates and switch to Waste Pro Florida Inc. for solid waste collection, implementing once‑a‑week pickup and town‑branded rolling carts beginning Feb. 1, 2025, with an annual 4% automatic increase and a 4% admin fee for town billing.
The Town of Oakland approved Resolution 2025-02 to establish monthly service charges and move solid waste collection to Waste Pro Florida Inc., with once‑a‑week pickup and town‑branded rolling trash and recycling carts commencing Feb. 1, 2025.
"The town will be changing to once a week pickup effective 02/01/2025 and providing town branded, rolling trash carts, trash and recycle carts," Nathan Brown, assistant public works director, told the commission while summarizing the advisory group's review of vendor proposals. Staff said the town selected Waste Pro following a July and August 2024 evaluation of proposals based on qualifications, scope, fees and references.
Staff also described an annual automatic rate increase of 4% each October to accommodate CPI and tipping‑fee changes, plus a 4% administrative fee to cover town billing and customer service costs. Commissioners discussed the initial monthly rate shown in the packet — approximately $25.58 — and staff estimated the monthly bill with the administrative fee would be about $26.60; staff said the first billing cycle would be prorated for residents.
The resolution passed without substantive amendment. Town staff said they expect delivery of carts in the weeks before Feb. 1 and will roll out scheduling and customer information in the coming two weeks.
