City of Saginaw, MI Rubbish Services Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation

The City of Saginaw, MI held a budget presentation on May 6, 2026, focusing on the fiscal year 2027 rubbish collection services and operations budget. The proposed budget for solid waste services is $5,341,085, reflecting a slight decrease from the previous year. Key procurement-related discussions included the current contract with Priority Waste for rubbish collection services, which began in 2023 and expires at the end of 2027, and the city's ongoing evaluation of potential outsourcing for recycling and yard waste collection to improve financial and operational efficiency. The city plans to increase the annual rubbish collection fee from $240 to $250 per residential unit to help cover rising costs and maintain service levels, with potential further incremental increases in subsequent years. The presentation also highlighted the use of fund equity to balance the budget and the importance of maintaining a contingency fund for future expenses.