Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Contract

The Town of Exeter, NH, awarded a five‑year municipal solid waste and recycling services contract to Waste Management. The contractor must provide weekly curb‑side collection of garbage and recyclables, weekly bulky‑item pickups, bi‑annual yard‑waste collections, and service municipal containers at several public facilities. All routes must be synchronized for garbage and recycling, and the contractor must submit a route map within 30 days of award, maintain a toll‑free customer service center, and provide monthly tonnage reports. The contract requires a performance bond equal to 110 % of the contract price, specific insurance limits, and the use of compliant “packer‑type” trucks no older than seven years. Funding is contingent on the town’s annual meeting appropriation, and the contract includes an optional three‑year renewal if agreed before March 1 2022.