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Kindred awards garbage and recycling contract to local company Fat Man Trash
Summary
After reviewing three timely bids, the council voted to award the city's garbage and recycling contract to local firm Fat Man Trash, citing local connection, customer feedback, and prompt response; the contract includes an annual 3% increase and specified recycling frequency.
The Kindred City Council voted to award the municipal garbage and recycling contract to local contractor Fat Man Trash (FMT) following review of three timely bids.
Council reviewed proposals from Fat Man Trash (Kindred), Matt’s Redi-Rolloff (Amenia), and Waste Management (ND). Staff summarized pricing and service differences: average monthly rates were roughly FMT $21.00, MRR $23.15, and WM $20.24; annual increases proposed were FMT 3%, MRR tied to COLA, and WM 5%. Recycling frequency varied (FMT: first and third weeks; MRR: once per month with two totes; WM: biweekly). Council also discussed equipment, staffing, contamination risks, missed pickups and optional services such as appliance or compost pickup.
Council moved and passed a motion to accept Fat Man Trash’s proposal. Council cited the contractor’s local presence, generally positive feedback from nearby customers, and the expectation that proximity would yield faster response times for service issues. The motion carried on a roll-call vote.
