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Council OKs new Republic Services contract; staff says resident rates will rise modestly
Summary
Holland City Council approved a five‑year residential solid‑waste contract with Republic Services covering 2027–2031; staff said unit prices rose 17–25% from bidders but the BPW‑managed resident rate will increase about 4–5% year over year, with a $14.54 annual increase cited for households using 96‑gallon carts.
HOLLAND, Mich. — City Council on April 15 approved a five‑year residential solid‑waste collection services agreement with Republic Services to begin July 1, 2026. Staff and Holland Board of Public Works (BPW) representatives told council the city ran a competitive RFP process; Republic Services was the lowest responsive bidder.
Dan Borsma and city sustainability staff reviewed services covered by the contract: weekly…
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