Contracts and Franchise Agreements for Waste Haulers
These examples and best practices relate to provisions that local governments can incorporate into their contract or franchise agreements with waste haulers (service providers).
They correspond to strategy #46 (Service Provider Contract and Franchise Agreement Incentives or Requirements) in the Planning Tool, and can be used by local governments interested in moving towards high diversion or zero waste or by local governments that already have a zero waste goal.
- Full Contracts and Agreements for Less Waste
- Contracting Best Practices
- Procurement Process Best Practices
- Local Government Clauses
These zero waste case studies provide information on local government strategies and the results, advantages, and disadvantages of various municipal zero waste practices.
Fresno, California
Separate Collection from Disposal Contacts, Technical Assistance and Innovations Clauses.
Separate Collection from Disposal Contacts, Technical Assistance and Innovations Clauses.
Napa, California
Public Administration with Innovative Payment Systems
Public Administration with Innovative Payment Systems
Renton, Washington
Every Other Week Garbage and Recycling Collection with Cleaner Collection Vehicles
Every Other Week Garbage and Recycling Collection with Cleaner Collection Vehicles
San Francisco, California
Mandatory Recycling and Composting, Three Bin System and Zero Waste Policies
Mandatory Recycling and Composting, Three Bin System and Zero Waste Policies
San Jose, California
Anaerobic Digestion, Variable Rates, Incentive Payments and Use Restrictions
Anaerobic Digestion, Variable Rates, Incentive Payments and Use Restrictions
Seattle, Washington
Mandatory Recycling, Separate Payments from Rates and Incentive Payments
Mandatory Recycling, Separate Payments from Rates and Incentive Payments