Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste

The City of Pittsburgh awarded a contract to Allied Waste Systems of Pennsylvania, LLC for the disposal of municipal solid waste. The contract is for a period of three years, from March 1, 2019 to February 28, 2022. The contractor is responsible for receiving, processing, and disposing of municipal waste, and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The contract includes provisions for pricing, payment terms, and contract termination. The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to terminate the contract if the contractor fails to perform its obligations. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The contractor must have a permitted capacity to receive a minimum daily volume of 750 tons per day of municipal waste from the City. • The contractor must provide certified weight scales at the transfer facility or disposal site. • The City shall have the right to have City representatives monitor the operation of the scales and the recording of the weight slips. • The contractor shall maintain daily records of the total tons delivered by the City. • The contractor shall submit monthly reports to the City, including a statement of the total volume of municipal waste delivered and a CD Rom with the information contained in the weight slips. The contract also includes provisions for insurance, bonds, and taxes. The contractor must provide evidence of insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and automotive liability insurance. The contractor must also comply with all applicable tax laws and regulations.