RFP-6852 - Recycling & Solid Waste Collection & Disposal

Summary of Specifications:
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND REMOVAL (“Section 1”) 

1. The Contractor will be responsible for the collection, transportation, and proper disposal of solid waste generated at designated facilities in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.  2. The Contractor will provide external containers for the collection of solid waste materials generated at each designated facility.  3. The Contractor will collect solid waste on a regularly scheduled basis, determined by the Contractor and agreed upon by the County.  4. The Contractor will maintain a clean area around dumpsters. The Contractor must pick up and remove any debris created as a result of the collection activity.  5. The Contractor must be able to respond to irregularities in waste generation within a 24 hour time frame. The Contractor shall respond and service containers within 24 hours to any unforeseen/special pick-ups requested by the County. 



6. Missed scheduled service pick-ups will be deducted from the invoice and not charged to the county when service is not provided. This does not include holidays or inclement weather. 







B. RECYCLING COLLECTION AND PROCESSING (“Section 2”) 

Washtenaw County has a strong commitment to waste reduction and recycling. Recycling is official County policy and employees have been participating in a program for over ten years. 

The County's In-House Recycling Program will consist of a single-stream recycling process. Materials are collected in County offices in recycling containers lined with colored or translucent plastic bags, then transported outside into collection bins. 

Styrofoam should also be collected for recycling. Please indicate whether or not you accept Styrofoam. 

Please list items that are not acceptable for recycling. 

Composting – Please indicate whether or not you provide services for composting food waste.