Recycling Services

The City of Homestead is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive recycling collection and processing services for City residents and businesses. The resulting agreement is anticipated to be awarded for an initial term of five years, commencing February 11, 2026, through February 10, 2031, with options for annual renewals thereafter upon mutual agreement of both parties. The scope of work includes receiving, weighing, processing, and marketing recyclable materials delivered to the vendor's facility, maintaining operating hours compatible with the City's recycling collection schedule, and providing safe and efficient traffic flow and unloading areas for City vehicles. The vendor must also provide monthly reports, including total tonnage received, recovered material types and quantities, contamination rates, and processing or transfer fees. • Provide reliable recycling intake and processing • Maintain environmental and regulatory compliance • Provide reporting, documentation, and auditing • Establish clear and consistent pricing for processing and transfer services • Ensure facility operations and accessibility • Maintain open communication with the City's Solid Waste management staff