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Montrose approves three‑year contract with Waste Management for garbage and recycling
Summary
After reviewing four proposals and a Waste Management presentation, Montrose council voted 5–0 to award the city’s garbage, recycling and yard‑waste contract to Waste Management Services under staff recommendation and directed transition planning.
Council reviewed a staff memo and proposals from four vendors for collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste. Waste Management representatives described a subscription model for seasonal yard waste and confirmed billing would be handled through the city’s utility bills; the company also offered community contributions such as roll‑offs for city cleanup events and a proposed scholarship for a local environmental‑science bound student.
City staff and council discussed service timing, transition logistics and prior transition problems; Waste Management said it will attempt to match existing service times and would stage can replacements two weeks before the city changes contractors. After questions about billing, seasonal service and handling of community events, a councilmember moved to accept Waste Management's proposal and the motion passed 5–0.
The city will coordinate a transition plan with Waste Management and staff agreed to schedule follow‑up calls during the initial months to resolve any service issues during the changeover.
