Mahwah is authorizing the Business Administrator to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for solid waste collection services. This indicates the township is about to enter an active procurement phase for its garbage collection contract, though an RFP or bid number is not yet listed in the agenda. With specs being drafted and advertising imminent, no vendor is chosen and scope, service levels, and contract term are still being defined. Solid waste and recycling haulers and related service providers should engage now to understand Mahwah’s preferences (e.g., automated collection, recycling options, organics, carts) and prepare competitive bids once the solicitation is formally issued.

‘Garbage Collection – In-House’ also appears under Old Business, suggesting discussion of service mo...