After a monthslong search to identify who the city wanted to partner with as its sole provider of residential waste and recycling services, Fort Collins announced Friday morning it is moving forward with Republic Services. The draft contract between the city and Republic, which bought locally owned Gallegos in 2021, was released to City Council members on Thursday evening. Republic was selected out of three haulers who applied through the city’s competitive purchasing process.
The contract has Republic continuing to pick up weekly trash hauls and biweekly recycling but would add weekly seasonal yard trimming pick ups and two “bulky item collections” annually, according to a release from the city. However, council can decide to increase the frequency of recycling to weekly if they’d like for an additional $1.25 per month.
The contract also maintains a price similar to what residents pay for only trash and recycling now, with monthly prices ranging from $11.10 for extra-small cart service to $101.60 for extra-large service. All estimated prices include a $1.35 monthly administrative fee that will go to the city. There would no longer be a separate materials recycling fee, either.