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Fountain Hills council approves new solid‑waste contract with Universal Waste Systems after close vote and public appeals
Summary
After hours of questioning and public comment, the Fountain Hills Town Council approved a five‑year solid‑waste contract recommendation for Universal Waste Systems, 5–2, amid competing bids from Republic Services and concerns about route maps, recycling processing and contractor experience.
The Fountain Hills Town Council voted 5–2 to accept staff’s recommendation to enter a new solid‑waste services agreement with Universal Waste Systems (UWS), a family‑owned company introduced to the council by Matt Blackburn, vice president of UWS. The vote followed an extended presentation, council questions and five public comments, several of which urged the council to keep the incumbent, Republic Services.
Town Manager Rachel Goodwin and Director Weldy said the contract award follows a detailed request‑for‑proposals process and committee review. Matt Blackburn outlined UWS’s operations and transition plan, saying the company is “large enough to serve and small enough to care” and that it will provide local customer service, container‑tracking technology and event support including portable restrooms…
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