# Raleigh City Council Work Session - Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Raleigh City Council Work Session, October 13, 2026: Solid Waste Services reported that its food-waste composting pilot succeeded, diverting about 17 tons of waste and producing compost; the pilot cost nearly $48,000. Staff identified the second batch’s operating method as the preferred model. The city will develop budget options and consider converting the yard-waste facility for food-waste processing. Planned next steps include seeking council approval to change the relevant CIP project type and issuing an RFP for a consultant to design the site improvements and support permit expansion. Staff are also exploring grants, regional partnerships, and collection models; a grant opportunity could provide up to $275,000. No vote or contract award was reported, and compost revenue and market demand remain to be studied.

The Parks Department updated council on the four-year rollout of the 2022 parks bond, including construction and permitting progress, cost pressures from tariffs and market conditions, and more than $30 million in additional funding identified across projects. Examples included $1.2 million in Raleigh Water stormwater assistance for Big Branch Greenway, $120,000 from the US Soccer Foundation for Green Road Park, and more than $1 million in EPA funding for Dix Park; staff also cited increased developer and interdepartmental contributions. Lake Lynn is in contract processing after council approval, and staff expect to bring Method forward in November. No procurement award or vote occurred during the work session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Raleigh City Council Work Session - Tuesday, October 13, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kepz3HsO9io) - City of Raleigh