Refuse and Recycling Services

The Multnomah County Department of County Assets, Facilities and Property Management is seeking a contractor to provide refuse and recycling services, including co-mingled recycling, glass recycling, composting, and hauling services. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive recycling, composting, and garbage hauling services to the County. The contract is for a term of approximately 1 year, with the option to renew for an additional term. The contractor will be required to provide monthly invoices, and the County will pay the contractor based on the actual volume of refuse removed from the containers for each pickup. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the services. • The contractor will be required to provide recycling solutions for "non-standard" items like Styrofoam, rigid plastics, plastic wrap, and packaging materials. • The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the containers in a clean, sanitary, and serviceable condition at all times. • The contractor will be required to provide education and training to County employees on waste reduction measures, recyclable materials, and shredding practices. • The contractor will be responsible for tracking material quantities and amounts collected by vendors purchasing the recycled materials. • The contractor will be required to provide a resource management plan to cover the duration of the contract.