Full Contracts and Agreements

Each government agency has its own contracting requirements and process. Check with your City Attorney or County Counsel for guidance on developing any contracts or agreements in your community.

Examples of actual local government contracts and franchise agreements designed to advance zero waste.

Berkeley, CA

City of Berkeley Resolution Authorizing Salvage and Reuse Contract with Urban Ore Inc. (pdf) (276.76 KB, June 2, 2020)
City of Berkeley, CA, Resolution Authorizing Salvage and Reuse Contract with Urban Ore Inc.
City of Berkeley Contract for Salvage Operations 2020 (pdf) (1.78 MB, December 2, 2020)
City of Berkeley, CA, Contract for Transfer Station Salvage and Reuse Contract with Urban Ore Inc.

Fresno, CA

Franchise Agreement for Multi-Family and Commercial Solid Waste Recyclable Materials, and Organic Materials, 2011 (pdf)

Oakland, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Agreement for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Collection and Processing Services, 2008, Amended 2019 (pdf)

Renton, WA

Waste Collection Contract: Renton, WA (pdf) (3.65 MB, January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2016 )
City of Renton and Waste Management of Washington, Inc. Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract
Waste Collection Contract Compensation Amendment: Renton, WA (pdf) (1.38 MB, June 6, 2012)
Compensation amendment to the City of Renton and Waste Management of Washington, Inc. Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract.

Santa Clara, CA

San Jose, CA

Novato Sanitary District, CA

Novato Sanitary District Agreement for Solid Waste Collection, Processing, Diversion and Disposal, 2011 (pdf)

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