TO: The Solid Waste Disposal District Board of Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Sean C. Lieske, Director of Utility Services
FROM: Himanshu H. Mehta, PE, Managing Director, Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD)
DATE: June 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Request to Amend the Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Franchise Agreement between SWDD and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida
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BACKGROUND
On July 2, 2024, the Indian River County (IRC) Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) approved the Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Franchise Agreement (Agreement) between SWDD and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida (WM).
This approval was a result of a transparent public request for proposal process, a series of public hearings and public input that were duly advertised along with over 87,000 post cards that were issued throughout our community. The BOCC decided to provide universal weekly carted trash, carted yard waste, and bulk waste services to unincorporated IRC curbside residents. Enhanced multi-family and commercial services will also be provided to unincorporated IRC customers. Lastly, IRC will continue to provide universal weekly carted recycling services to all IRC residents.
In accordance with the agreement, staff and WM have been meeting on a routine basis for the proper planning and transitioning to provide a smooth process to minimize inconvenience to our residents, to prevent service interruptions and to ensure that all services are in place by the commencement date of October 1, 2025.
In accordance with the WM Communication Plan, WM issued approximately 77,000 post cards to residents during the week of May 15, 2025, regarding the delivery schedule for recycling, yard waste and trash carts. As a result, WM and county staff started receiving multiple phone calls and emails from Homeowner Associations (HOA’s) and other concerned residents tha...
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