Summary
The city is considering a five-year waste collection agreement with Republic Services costing up to $13.2 million annually. This contract affects weekly trash and recycling pickup for residents across Toledo.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $13,200,000 annually plus fuel charges from the General Fund.
Toledo residents receiving reliable weekly curbside waste and recycling collection services.
Local sanitation workers risk displacement and job loss if the city transitions away from unionized Republic Services.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
Council members raised significant constituent complaints regarding missed trash and recycling collections by Republic Services in Districts 3 and other areas.
New contract begins between City of Toledo and Republic Services
New contract begins between City of Toledo and Republic Services wtol.com
City Council - May 26, 2026
The city locked in a five-year trash collection contract with Republic Services for $13.2 million annually, ending months of negotiations and settling solid waste fee changes.
Sustainability & Beautification - Refuse Contract - May 20, 2026
Toledo is considering a new five-year contract with Republic Services for trash, recycling, and weekly bulk collection, featuring new camera and tracking technology. Council members are scrutinizing the contract's accountability measures and the five-item weekly limit on bulk trash.
Toledo City Council agrees to Republic Services trash contract negotiations
Toledo City Council agrees to Republic Services trash contract negotiations WTVG
City Council - May 13, 2026
The city is considering a five-year waste collection agreement with Republic Services costing up to $13.2 million annually. This contract affects weekly trash and recycling pickup for residents across Toledo.
City Council - May 12, 2026
City Council introduced a 5-year contract with Republic Services costing up to $13.2 million annually to handle curbside trash and recycling pickup across Toledo.
City Council - Agenda Review for the Meeting of Toledo City Council - May 6, 2026
Toledo is reviewing a five-year trash and recycling collection contract with Republic Services costing up to $13.2 million annually. This agreement ensures continued curbside waste pickup across the city.
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
Following heavy pushback and resident feedback, City Council halted a proposed five-year waste contract with Priority Waste and sent it back to the administration to negotiate further with Republic.
Committee of the Whole - Solid Waste Contract - Mar 25, 2026
Toledo is deciding whether to renew its garbage collection contract with incumbent Republic Services or switch to Priority Waste. Residents and union workers strongly support sticking with Republic, citing concerns that Priority is more expensive, non-union, and plagued by service issues elsewhere.
City Council - Agenda Review for the Meeting of Toledo City Council - Mar 24, 2026
Toledo is moving forward with a five-year contract with Priority Waste worth $13.56 million annually to handle city garbage and recycling collection.
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