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.

Separate Collection from Disposal Contacts, Technical Assistance and Innovations Clauses.

Public Administration with Innovative Payment Systems

Every Other Week Garbage and Recycling Collection with Cleaner Collection Vehicles

Mandatory Recycling and Composting, Three Bin System and Zero Waste Policies

Anaerobic Digestion, Variable Rates, Incentive Payments and Use Restrictions

Mandatory Recycling, Separate Payments from Rates and Incentive Payments