IFB/DPW/2609-1270049-2/Yard Debris Processing, Hauling, and Diversion Program

The City of Atlanta’s Department of Public Works and Department of Parks and Recreation are seeking one or more vendors to process yard debris collected from residential properties and municipal parks. The work includes hauling, processing organic vegetative material, and producing marketable reuse products such as compost, wood chips, mulch, and other compostable outputs. Vendors must be capable of handling a variety of yard waste types—including grass clippings, small brush, tree debris, hedge clippings, leaves, shrubs, discarded Christmas trees, and greenhouse residuals—and must comply with city specifications for quality and diversion goals. This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a submission deadline of October 28, 2026. • Scope: Collection, transport, and processing of yard debris into reusable products. • Materials: Grass, brush, tree debris, hedge clippings, leaves, shrubs, Christmas trees, greenhouse waste. • Desired outputs: Compost, wood chips, mulch, other marketable organic products. • Vendor requirements: Capability to process large volumes, meet product quality standards, and adhere to city diversion targets. • Contract type: Competitive bid (IFB) with one or more awardees. • Timeline: Bids open 20 Oct 2026, close 28 Oct 2026; award date not specified.