Description
Dakota County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for trash, recycling, and organics collection services at county facilities. The selected contractor will provide services within the North Zone of the county for a period of three years, starting from April 1, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for collecting, transporting, and delivering waste, recyclables, and organics to the appropriate facilities. The county is looking for a contractor that can provide efficient and effective waste management services, including general management of solid waste services and resource management services. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include:
* Providing trash, recycling, and organics collection services at county facilities and parks
* Managing all county waste streams in order of preference: waste reduction and reuse, recycling, organics diversion, and resource recovery
* Furnishing and maintaining all containers and dumpsters
* Ensuring that all waste is delivered to the appropriate facilities, including a state-designated resource recovery facility and Specialized Environmental Technologies for composting
* Providing monthly billing statements and weight data for each waste stream
* Cooperating with the county to implement resource management recommendations and enhance waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and organics diversion.