Published on July 16, 2024
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City leaders are discussing whether to use a single trash hauler across Merriam.
A single trash hauler means one trash company would pick up all residents’ trash, recycling, and yard waste. City staff would negotiate a rate over many years, and every resident would be under the City’s contract for trash service. The goal of a single trash hauler is to lower residents’ yearly costs for this service and reduce the number of trucks on City streets.
Residents currently choose their trash service provider through an approved list and negotiate costs with the company. The service trucks come on different days throughout the week, depending on the company.
Talks for the switch started after the 2024 Community Survey results showed overwhelming support for a single trash hauler.
Get InvolvedTell City leaders what you want. You can ask questions or submit comments through this form. You can also attend a public hearing at the Aug. 26 City Council meeting.
The City Council will determine if they should pass a resolution of intent to organize collection service. Even if the City Council passes a resolution of intent, the City could back out of pursuing a single trash hauler at any time throughout the process.
Learn more and view a tentative timeline.