METRO RTA Trash and Recycle Services

METRO Regional Transit Authority (METRO RTA) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive trash collection, recycling, hauling, transportation, and disposal services for all METRO RTA-owned and operated facilities. The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, containers, vehicles, transportation, disposal fees, and related services necessary to ensure the efficient and environmentally responsible management of waste and recyclable materials generated at METRO RTA locations. Services will include the scheduled collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, single-stream recycling, cardboard recycling, and other approved recyclable materials at administrative offices, transit centers, maintenance facilities, operations buildings, and any additional METRO RTA locations identified during the contract term. Contractors shall provide appropriately sized containers, maintain all supplied equipment, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The objective of this procurement is to secure reliable, cost-effective waste management services that support METRO RTA’s operational needs while promoting sustainability initiatives and maximizing recycling opportunities. The successful bidder will demonstrate experience in commercial and governmental waste management services, possess all required licenses and permits, and provide responsive customer service with the ability to accommodate routine and emergency service requests. The resulting contract will establish a comprehensive waste and recycling program that maintains clean, safe, and environmentally responsible facilities throughout the METRO RTA system. Similar public transit and government agency procurements commonly include waste collection, recycling services, container management, hauling, disposal, and regulatory compliance requirements.