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Trenton council approves $415,709 purchase of recycling truck and waives formal bid
Summary
The Trenton City Council unanimously approved buying an in-stock 2026 McNealys ZR residential side-load recycling truck from Bell Equipment Company for $415,709 and authorized surplusing a 2015 model; the DPS director said earlier delivery would save money compared with ordering a 2027 model.
The Trenton City Council voted unanimously July 20 to buy a 2026 McNealys ZR residential side-load recycling truck from Bell Equipment Company for $415,709 and to waive the formal bidding process.
Kevin Sargent, the city’s DPS director, told the council that resident participation in curbside recycling has increased since the program began in 2022 and that recent closures at local recycling facilities have forced the city to haul material daily to Dearborn. Sargent said an in‑stock 2026 model would cost $415,709, while a 2027 model would cost about $460,709 because of pending changes to emissions systems. “After speaking with the salesman, they have a truck on their lot we can purchase now, which will provide a large savings,” he said.
Council members asked about timing and operational details. Sargent estimated that, once purchased, the truck could be painted and placed in service within roughly two weeks. The council also authorized a future auction to surplus an operable 2015 model and agreed to waive formal bidding for this purchase.
The motion to approve the purchase, waive the bid procedure and authorize surplusing the 2015 vehicle was moved and supported and recorded as unanimously ordered. The transcript records no roll-call vote tally by individual member names.
The council’s action is intended to expand fleet capacity immediately and reduce short-term hauling costs while maintaining a backup truck for the curbside program.
