Development News for Marina, California

Marina Council Approves Initiating Competitive RFP for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Collection Services

The city council considered a proposal to initiate a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process for future solid waste, recycling, and organics collection services. The decision follows a year-long evaluation by a technical advisory committee subgroup, which included public engagement and industry outreach. The subgroup recommended an RFP due to public concerns about affordability, the desire for competitive pricing, and to ensure good governance, despite high current satisfaction with the incumbent provider, Green Waste Recovery. The council also reviewed a process integrity policy to govern communications during the procurement process. The council voted to approve initiating the RFP process and the integrity policy.

Marina Approves 3.86% Increase in Residential Waste Collection Rates for FY 2025-2026

The city council approved a 3.86% increase in residential rates for solid waste, recycling, and organics collection services for fiscal year 2025-2026. The adjustment, based on a review by HF&H Consultants, accounts for increases in labor rates (2.3%), vehicle-related costs (2.3% excluding fuel), and disposal costs (7.9%), while holding fuel and depreciation costs flat. The average monthly increase for residents will be 93 cents for a 64-gallon bin and 74 cents for a 32-gallon bin. Public comment raised concerns about rate equity between apartment dwellers and single-family homes, with council members directing staff to explore this issue further in the upcoming year and as part of future contract negotiations.