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Depew awards $1.47 million, six‑year garbage and recycling contract to Modern Disposal
Summary
The Village of Depew awarded a six‑year contract for municipal solid‑waste, bulk waste and recycling collection and processing to Modern Disposal Services with a base bid of $1,473,511.80; the company said service schedules and levels will remain the same and will begin Monday following coordination with village staff.
The Village of Depew Board of Trustees voted May 26 to award the municipal solid‑waste, bulk waste and recycling collection contract to Modern Disposal Services, using a base bid amount of $1,473,511.80, the administrator told the board.
Regina, the village administrator, said sealed bids were opened May 22 and recommended the award to Modern Disposal (Model City, N.Y.). Trustees approved the resolution by roll call. The contract term is six years, the administrator said.
Pat Martino, who identified himself at the meeting as a representative of Modern Disposal, thanked the board and said the company will start service Monday, aiming for a seamless transition. “Same service guidelines for the residents, same collection schedules, right out of the gate here for the residents,” Martino said, adding he wants regular coordination with village staff to address complaints and operations.
Why it matters: solid‑waste collection touches every household and business in the village; maintaining service levels and clear lines of communication is central to resident satisfaction. Village officials said maintaining service parity was a key element of the bid specifications.
Next steps: village staff and Modern Disposal representatives agreed to meet before service begins to confirm equipment and manpower commitments and designate a primary contact for resident complaints.
