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Approval of New Residential Trash and Recycling Bin Contract

Original title: Purchase of Residential 35-, 65-, and 95-Gallon Containers Contract - RFP 27-SW-001 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52888) - Citywide

May 20, 2026

waste managementcity procurementpublic servicesinfrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes the city to acquire new standardized waste containers for residential use, which will impact the equipment provided to households for trash and recycling collection.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Residents

Residents will receive or utilize the new waste containers purchased under this contract for their daily trash and recycling services.

Waste Management Department

The department is responsible for the procurement and distribution of the containers authorized by this ordinance.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has officially adopted S-52888 to award a contract for the purchase of 35-, 65-, and 95-gallon residential waste containers. This action finalizes the procurement process initiated under RFP 27-SW-001.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Ordinance S-52888 to award a contract for residential waste containers.
  • The contract covers the purchase of three specific container sizes: 35-gallon, 65-gallon, and 95-gallon.
  • The procurement was conducted under the solicitation process identified as RFP 27-SW-001.
  • The ordinance applies citywide.
  • The legislation was formally introduced on April 21, 2026.
  • The status of the file is recorded as 'Adopted'.

Why It Matters

This authorizes the city to acquire new standardized waste containers for residential use, which will impact the equipment provided to households for trash and recycling collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my trash bin size change?
The authorizes the purchase of 35-, 65-, and 95-gallon containers, but does not specify individual household distribution plans.
What is the purpose of this ordinance?
It formally awards the contract to a vendor to supply the city with new residential waste and recycling containers.

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policy shift90% confidence

Standardization of Waste Containers

The city is moving toward a standardized fleet of 35-, 65-, and 95-gallon containers across all residential areas.

City Council

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body that adopted the ordinance.”Map →
otherRFP 27-SW-001“The Request for Proposals document governing the bidding process for the contain”Map →
other26-0979“The internal file number for the legislative record.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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