RFP Rubbish Removal and Recycling Services - 2026

Wayne State University is seeking a single vendor to provide comprehensive waste‑removal and recycling services for its main and medical campuses. The contract covers front‑load trash, compactor trash, roll‑off bulk waste, and single‑stream recycling across roughly 51 locations, with container provision, maintenance, labeling, and scheduled pickups. The vendor must also supply reporting, emergency weather plans, and promotional support for sustainability initiatives, and comply with Detroit ordinances, OSHA, and university policies. • Service includes daily/weekly pickups (1‑5 per week) for trash, recycling, and compost at each building, with strict time windows (no pickups before 1 a.m., all waste cleared by 8:30 a.m.). • Vendor must provide and maintain all containers (sizes 4‑8 yd³), handle repairs/replacements, and ensure proper labeling and color‑coding. • Monthly volume/weight reporting, emergency continuity plans, and participation in campus sustainability outreach are required. • Contract term is three years (Jan 2 2027 – Sep 30 2029) with up‑to‑two one‑year extensions; price must be firm through Sep 30 2029 and any increases for years 2‑3 must be pre‑approved.