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DPS Recycling Audit - $150,000
Division of Solid Waste
Ryan Murphy (x2640)/Joe Fausnaugh (x3884)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a recycling audit contract with GT Environmental Inc.; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $150,000 from the General Fund; waiving competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo recognizes the importance of correct recycling to promote sustainability and waste diversion. Recycling audits for curbside programs are important because they measure contamination rates, identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable feedback to residents to support proper recycling.
The City processes approximately 1,200 tons of recyclables a month from the curbside collection program with a monthly expenditure of approximately $215,000. The contamination rate is currently estimated to range from 30 to 60 percent, leaving room for improvement. Information from the audits will be used to outline a plan to reduce the City’s recycling stream contamination, decrease overall processing costs and enhance education.
GT Environmental has direct experience with materials managements planning and have completed recycling audits for the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District for several years. Utilizing GT Environmental for this task will ensure methods and data are comparable from past audits. There will be two audits completed, one in 2026 and another in 2027 including data analyses and reporting.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a two-year with GT Environmental Inc. for recycling audit services, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Public Services and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That subject to appropriation the annual expenditure in an amount not to exceed $150,000 is authorized from the Gene...
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