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Trenton approves $415,709 purchase of residential recycling truck and waives bidding
Summary
The council unanimously approved buying a 2026 McNeilus ZR residential side‑load truck for $415,709 from Bell Equipment Company, waiving formal bidding to capture a lower on‑lot price; council also authorized surplusing an inoperable 2015 truck at a future auction.
The Trenton City Council unanimously approved buying a 2026 McNeilus ZR residential side‑load recycling truck for $415,709 and waived the formal bid process to purchase the vehicle directly from Bell Equipment Company.
DPS Director Mr. Sergeant told council that increased participation in the city’s curbside recycling program and the recent closure of a nearby recycling facility have created an immediate need for an additional collection vehicle. He said a new 2027 model would cost about $460,709 because of upcoming changes to emissions systems, and that buying the available 2026 model on the dealer’s lot produces “a large savings.”
Councilwoman Hornbeck asked when the truck would be available for residents to see in service. Sergeant said the truck could be painted and fitted very quickly and could be on the street within about two weeks after purchase. The council also added authorization to surplus an inoperable 2015 model at a future auction as part of the approval.
The motion to approve the purchase and waive bidding was moved and supported and recorded as approved unanimously.
The council did not record individual roll‑call votes in the transcript; the approval was stated as unanimous by the chair.
