Wayne Civicplus #Operation of Wayne Recycling & Trash Center (RTC)

City of Wayne, NE Seeks Operator for Recycling & Trash Center Management

The City of Wayne, Nebraska is seeking a qualified service provider to operate and manage the Wayne Recycling & Trash Center (RTC). - Government Buyer: - City of Wayne, Nebraska (City Administration) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive management and daily operation of the Wayne RTC at 110 Windom Street - Staffing and oversight of all RTC activities - Ensuring compliance with Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environmental (NDWEE) Solid Waste Permit - Collection of waste and recyclables from all city buildings, parks, facilities, and special community events at no cost to the city - Support for community recycling programs, including those run by the local Boy Scout troop and city-sponsored glass and light string recycling - Provision of containers for various recycling streams - Handling of special materials: - Tires (accepted for a fee) - Waste oil (accepted at no charge) - Appliances (with Freon removal and certification, accepted for a fee) - Public posting of fee schedules for garbage and special materials - Payment of a usage fee to the city and coverage of all utility and permit costs - Provision of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming the city as additional insured - Submission of monthly operational reports - Contract Term: - Between two and five years, effective from contract execution - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified service providers - Notable Requirements: - Operator must provide all staffing, insurance, and regulatory compliance - Operator must support city and community recycling initiatives - Operator is responsible for all operational costs and reporting

Description

The City of Wayne, Nebraska is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to manage and operate the Wayne Recycling & Trash Center (RTC). The contract term is between two to five years, requiring the operator to provide staffing, ensure regulatory compliance, manage waste and recycling collection from city facilities and events, and support community recycling programs. The operator must also handle special materials like tires, waste oil, and appliances, pay a usage fee to the city, cover operating costs, and provide monthly reports. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.

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