Staff recommends Waste Management for city's refuse transfer contract after comparing proposals

Jul 15, 2026

City staff compared Waste Management and Republic Services proposals and recommended awarding the city's transfer-station disposal contract to Waste Management, citing a per-ton rebate and avoidance of a large fuel surcharge as the basis for the recommendation.

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City staff reviewed competing proposals for disposal and transfer-station services and recommended awarding the city contract to Waste Management, saying the net cost (including a per-ton rebate and exclusion of a fuel surcharge) made that company the more cost-effective option despite a slightly higher base rate.

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