Trash, Recycling, and Food Scrap Collection Services

The State of Vermont is soliciting proposals for a statewide contract to provide trash, recycling, and food‑scrap collection services. The contract will cover all municipalities across Vermont and will be awarded to a qualified waste‑management provider capable of handling residential, commercial, and institutional waste streams, meeting state recycling goals, and complying with all relevant environmental regulations. • Scope: regular curbside collection of solid waste, recyclables, and organic food scrap material. • Geographic coverage: State‑wide (all municipalities). • Contract type: sealed‑bid RFP with submission deadline 9/15/2026. • Mandatory qualifications: vendor must demonstrate licensing, insurance, fleet capacity, recycling program expertise, and compliance with Vermont environmental statutes. • Evaluation criteria likely include cost, service reliability, recycling diversion rates, and past performance. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.