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Resolution to Authorize a Contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste
PURPOSE: To request Town Council approve the FY26 municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal contract with GFL Environmental, Inc.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
Per Town Code Section 3-1 (b)(9)(i) the Town Council is required to approve contracts for purchases of goods or services that exceed $60,000. The proposed contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. exceeds the limit.
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Information
INFORMATION: Since the closure of the Orange County landfill, the Town has had to transport its MSW to another permitted facility. There are two permitted facilities within close proximity to the Town, GFL Environmental, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. The contract for MSW disposal renews annually.
The Town of Carrboro generates approximately 6,800 tons of MSW annually. To negotiate lower landfill tipping fees, the Town of Carrboro partnered with the Town of Chapel Hill to request quotes for FY26 disposal costs. GFL Environmental, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. provided per-ton rate quotes. See Attachment A - FY26 MSW Disposal Summary of Quotes.
Based on a review of the quotes received, it is recommended the Town contract with GFL Environmental, Inc., for its FY26 MSW disposal. The total annual estimated cost is $408,136. GFL Environmental Inc. provided this service in FY22, FY23, FY24, and FY25.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for the proposed landfill fees are budgeted in Public Works FY26 budget for this contract.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Town Council approve the attached resolution (Attachment B) authorizing the Town to enter into a contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for the disposal of MSW in FY26.
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