Item 12
New 20-Year Franchise Agreement with Douglas Disposal, Inc.
The Board will consider approval of a Franchise Agreement between Douglas County and Douglas Disposal, Inc. for solid waste, recyclable, and organic material collection and processing services in the East Fork Township, along with sub-lease of the County Transfer Station.
Key terms include a 20-year term commencing upon execution and running through December 31, 2045 (with possible extension or termination provisions), termination of all prior agreements upon commencement, and continuation of the existing 8 percent franchise fee on gross receipts paid quarterly in arrears in exchange for exclusive rights to use County rights-of-way and place collection carts.
Customer service enhancements in the new agreement include increasing curbside clean-up days from two to four per year, providing two free annual Transfer Station dump passes per residential customer for bulk items/debris, expanding recycling separation box locations in the valley from four to six, and adding an exemption allowing third-party contractors to provide drop boxes larger than eight cubic yards for Construction and Demolition Debris at residences or businesses.
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