Council asks staff to gather public input on recycling RFP after debate over mandatory curbside program
Summary
Councilists debated mandatory citywide curbside recycling at $4.50/month versus a single drop-off option and concerns about low-income households. Council voted to table the procurement decision and directed staff to gather public feedback (social media and the city scoop) and return in June.
Staff presented results of an RFP for recycling services that produced three responsive proposals; the lowest-price offer for mandatory curbside collection came from Garbage Guys at $4.50 per month per residential unit. Staff explained that the recommendation would mandate city-wide participation and billing through utility accounts, with a 96-gallon recycling tote provided to each household.
Council members debated whether to require universal enrollment, whether a centrally located drop-off would be a lower-cost first step, and how to avoid burdening single-income or fixed-income households. One council member urged a phased approach and community input: the council voted to table the decision, ask staff to survey the community via social media and the next "scoop" publication, and return with community feedback in June.
No final procurement award was made at this meeting; staff will collect public input and present revised options for council consideration.
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