Recycling Services, Processing

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, has entered into an amended and restated recyclables processing agreement with Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the processing of recyclable materials collected by the City. The agreement includes provisions for the payment of fees, the handling of hazardous materials, and the responsibilities of both parties. The contract has a term of five years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The City is responsible for collecting and delivering recyclable materials to Waste Connections' facility, while Waste Connections is responsible for processing and sorting the materials. • The contract includes a monthly recyclables processing payment, which is calculated based on the amount of recyclable materials processed and the fees associated with handling non-recyclable materials. • The City is responsible for removing any hazardous materials from the collected materials and for paying the costs associated with handling and disposing of these materials. • Waste Connections is responsible for providing the City with reports on the monthly volumes of recyclable materials and for paying the City a monthly commodity amount based on the value of the recyclable materials. • The contract includes provisions for the handling of disputes and for the termination of the agreement in the event of a default by either party.