GFL Recommended for Salem Solid Waste & Biosolids

City staff recommend awarding the City of Salem’s residential solid waste and wastewater treatment plant biosolids hauling and disposal contract to WCA Waste Corporation, DBA GFL Environmental, Inc. for a five-year term starting in 2026, based on lower monthly customer rates and comprehensive service offerings. The proposal includes weekly curbside trash collection, seasonal cleanup events, curbside assistance for vulnerable customers, and bundled biosolids transport and disposal pricing.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Residential trash: $17.00–$18.00/month (city); $15.00–$16.00/month (senior); $22.00–$23.00/month (outside city) over 2026–2031; Biosolids: $505–$545/haul plus $38.61–$41.79/ton disposal

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 (implied 5-year schedule 2026–27 through 2030–31)

Renewal date

2031-06-30

Renewal

Bid includes defined rate schedule for fiscal years 2026–27 through 2030–31; future renewals or extensions would require Board action beyond 2031.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Salem Utility Committee Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-08-12

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Town of Salem?

Wca Waste Corporation Dba Gfl Environmental Inc was awarded this transportation contract by Town of Salem, as recorded on August 12, 2026. The contract value is Residential trash: $17.00–$18.00/month (city); $15.00–$16.00/month (senior); $22.00–$23.00/month (outside city) over 2026–2031; Biosolids: $505–$545/haul plus $38.61–$41.79/ton disposal.

How much is the Wca Waste Corporation Dba Gfl Environmental Inc contract with Town of Salem worth?

The Wca Waste Corporation Dba Gfl Environmental Inc contract with Town of Salem is valued at Residential trash: $17.00–$18.00/month (city); $15.00–$16.00/month (senior); $22.00–$23.00/month (outside city) over 2026–2031; Biosolids: $505–$545/haul plus $38.61–$41.79/ton disposal, covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Salem Utility Committee Meeting Agenda Packet 2026-08-12 (AgendaPacket), dated August 12, 2026 from Town of Salem. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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