Full Contracts and Agreements for Transforming Waste Streams in Communities
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
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(306 pp, 3.5 MB, About PDF)
Renton, WA
Santa Clara, CA
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
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