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North Shore Waste lease commences for county transfer stations

Cook County is activating its 20‑year lease with North Shore Waste for operation of the Tofte and Grand Marais solid waste transfer stations following completion of construction. The commercial lease, executed in 2025 and supported by state grant funding, places North Shore Waste in charge of transfer and disposal services at the county facilities.

Document date · July 14, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type
FACILITIES
Contract term
20 years initial lease term commencing on Effective Date in 2025, with potential renewals and a county buyout option in years 18–20
Renewal date
2045-12-31
Renewal
Lease provides for a 20‑year initial term with potential renewal on agreed terms in year 15; if not renewed, the county must buy out the remaining term by year 18 for $1,500,000. The lease is fully net to the tenant and subject to IRRR and DEED grant agreements and an underlying ground lease.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
Cook County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-07-14

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by Cook County?

North Shore Waste was awarded this facilities contract by Cook County, as recorded on July 14, 2026.

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This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

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This contract appears in Cook County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-07-14 (Agenda), dated July 14, 2026 from Cook County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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