City of Golden Residential Waste Collection Services Contract

The City of Golden is seeking proposals for a residential waste collection services contract. The contract will include weekly trash collection, bi-weekly single stream and organics collection, and twice annual curbside yard waste collection. The city is looking for a contractor that can provide high-quality customer service, navigate the city's alleys, and implement innovative technologies to improve collection efficiency. The contract will be for a term of five years, from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. Some key points to consider: * The city has a pay-as-you-throw program, which incentivizes households to divert recyclables and compost materials. * The city has a significant number of alleys, which require special accommodations for collection. * The city is looking for a contractor that can provide electric collection vehicles and implement alternative routing technologies. * The city has a goal of diverting 80% of recyclables and compostables by 2030. * The city is seeking a contractor that can provide high-quality customer service, including a dedicated webpage for Golden customers and a customer service phone line.