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Full Contracts and Agreements

Each government agency has its own contracting requirements and process. Check with your City Attorney or County Counsel for guidance on developing any contracts or agreements in your community.

Examples of actual local government contracts and franchise agreements designed to advance zero waste.

Berkeley, CA

  • City of Berkeley, CA, Resolution Authorizing Salvage and Reuse Contract with Urban Ore Inc., 2020
  • City of Berkeley, CA, Contract for Transfer Station Salvage and Reuse Contract with Urban Ore, Inc., 2020

Fresno, CA

  • Franchise Agreement for Multi-Family and Commercial Solid Waste Recyclable Materials, and Organic Materials, 2011 (pdf)

Oakland, CA

  • Mixed Materials & Organics Collection Services Contract, 2015 (pdf)
  • Disposal Services Contract, 2015 (pdf)

​Palo Alto, CA

  • Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Collection and Processing Services, 2008, Amended 2019 (pdf)

​Renton, WA

  • Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract, and Rate Modification Amendment, 2012

Santa Clara, CA

  • Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Non-Exclusive Hauling of Industrial Refuse and Recyclables, 2016
  • Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program, Litter Practices Recommendations for Solid Waste Franchise Agreements, 2016

San Jose, CA

  • Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement, 2011 (pdf)
  • Agreement for Yard Trimmings Collection and Street Sweeping Services, 2010-2021 (pdf)
  • Agreement for Organics Processing Services [Anaerobic Digestion and Composting], 2011 (pdf)

Novato Sanitary District, CA

  • Novato Sanitary District Agreement for Solid Waste Collection, Processing, Diversion and Disposal, 2011 (pdf)

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