Council authorizes RFP for solid-waste services; asks for RFP review before release

Aug 28, 2026

Council directed the interim city administrator to publish a request-for-proposal for municipal solid-waste collection and disposal on the TML and city websites, but asked staff to share the draft RFP with council before final publication and to allow citizen input on finalists.

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Members discussed concerns about the current vendor’s service and asked that the RFP be drafted with an opportunity for council and public review. Council emphasized including franchise-fee negotiation language and publishing responses so residents can comment on finalists before the council selects a vendor.

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