RFP Rubbish Removal and Recycling Services - 2026

Wayne State University seeks a single vendor to provide comprehensive waste‑removal and recycling services for approximately 51 locations across its Main and Medical campuses. The contractor must supply, place, and maintain containers, execute scheduled pickups (early‑morning, weekdays), manage emergency/snow plans, submit monthly volume reports, and support campus sustainability outreach. The contract runs three years starting January 2 2027 with optional one‑year extensions, and requires specific insurance coverage, compliance with Detroit waste ordinances, and adherence to the university’s smoke‑free policy. • Provide front‑load, compactor, and roll‑off trash collection plus single‑stream recycling for > 1,400 trash containers and > 300 recycling containers. • Follow detailed pickup schedules (e.g., M‑F, T, W, etc.) and complete service between 1:00 am and 8:30 am; holiday pickups deferred. • Deliver monthly electronic reports on waste volumes, conduct educational outreach, and maintain equipment with 24‑hour repair response.