HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-08 Approve Collection Rate Increase for Tennis Sanitation
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Date: December 4, 2023
Item: Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Contract
Council Action Requested:
Approve residential solid waste/recycling rate increases, including compost program.
Background Information:
Following a 2018 RFP, the City entered a three-year contract (2019-2021) with Tennis Sanitation for
residential solid waste and recycling collection. The contract includes a provision allowing up to two
additional three-year extensions (2022-2024 and 2025-2027). In November 2021, the City Council
approved the first extension (2022-2024).
Their proposed rate increases were submitted November 21. Based on increased tipping fees at Red
Wing, increasing fuel and operation costs, and decline in recycling markets, Tennis proposes an increase
of $1.20/month ($3.60/quarter) plus tax to each household. Additionally, they propose a $5 annual
increase for the compost program, and no increase for “per bag” compost service or in the yard waste
drop-off site.
The last increase was $1.00/month for residential service, $10 annual increase for the compost program,
and a $1 per bag increase for “per bag” compost service for 2023.
Financial Impact:
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Committee Discussion:
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Attachment:
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