Solid Waste Franchise Service Re-Bid

The McHenry County solid‑waste franchise re‑bid establishes a county‑wide residential waste‑collection contract. The awardee provides weekly curb‑side garbage pickup, recycling collection (weekly or every‑other‑week), seasonal yard‑waste and food‑scrap collection, bulk‑item pickup, and two weeks of post‑Christmas tree collection. Billing is on a quarterly basis with senior‑discount rates, and the contractor bills residents directly. The contract covers approximately 7,000 residential households in unincorporated McHenry Township and the Wonder Lake area, runs for a fixed term from early 2024 through late 2027, and requires the vendor to maintain an IEPA‑approved disposal permit, provide a toll‑free customer‑service line, and submit quarterly performance reports. • Service scope: refuse, recycling, yard‑waste (seasonal), bulk items, Christmas‑tree pickup. • Contract term: Feb 1 2024 – Aug 31 2027 (≈3.5 years) with quarterly billing and senior‑discount pricing. • Vendor obligations: supply containers, maintain permits, offer real‑time notifications, and handle all customer service and reporting.