Food Waste Hauler Contract Planned for Compost Program

South Portland proposed hiring a chosen food waste collection vendor to run curbside compost service. The contract would support weekly bucket emptying and related outreach materials for a July 1, 2027 launch.

Document date · September 14, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$314k (Option 1) or $364k (Option 2)

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

Implementation by July 1, 2027; service would be ongoing after launch

Renewal date

2027-07-01

Renewal

Negotiated contract referenced; no term, renewal, or extension details provided.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

South Portland StaffReport Pay-As-You-Throw and Curbside Compost Program Proposal 2026-09-15

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by South Portland Public Schools?

The City’s Chosen Food Waste Collection Vendor was awarded this transportation contract by South Portland Public Schools, as recorded on September 14, 2026. The contract value is $314k (Option 1) or $364k (Option 2).

How much is the The City’s Chosen Food Waste Collection Vendor contract with South Portland Public Schools worth?

The The City’s Chosen Food Waste Collection Vendor contract with South Portland Public Schools is valued at $314k (Option 1) or $364k (Option 2), covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in South Portland StaffReport Pay-As-You-Throw and Curbside Compost Program Proposal 2026-09-15 (StaffReport), dated September 14, 2026 from South Portland Public Schools. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does The City’s Chosen Food Waste Collection Vendor hold?

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