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Merriam staff brief council on single‑hauler transition to GFL; residents ask about pickup days
Summary
Staff said GFL will be the single commercial hauler and that residents can sign up for individual contracts before the city's contract begins; the city will switch service on 11/01/2026 and staff will improve communications. Council and residents raised questions about pickup days and notice.
Staff told the council that GFL has been selected as the single commercial hauler for Merriam and that residents may sign up for service directly before the city's contract starts. "Everybody will switch over on 11/01/2026," staff said. The city plans a winter/spring communications packet about the change and will include sign-up instructions and schedule information.
Council members and residents raised questions about pickup-day changes and local confusion after some households already switched service. Staff said they will ask GFL for pickup schedules, post updates on the city website and offer sign-up notifications. One resident and a council member noted their pickup day changed from Wednesday to Thursday after early signups. Staff committed to better coordination and advance notice to minimize disruption.
