Evanston City Letter Regarding Municipal Solid Waste Franchise
With the assistance of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), the City of Evanston has implemented an exclusive solid waste franchise for collection and disposal of all commercial refuse in the City. This program was passed by the City Council in august 2008 through Ordinance number 82-O-08 and went into effect starting November 2008.
The basic concept is that it is in the City's best interest to establish one hauler as the designated hauler of commercial waste. The hauler was selected by the City using the bid process and the selected hauler would provide solid waste removal for all City business, institutions, and multi-family dwellings that are not serviced by the City or our agent through another program. The current franchise contract is held by Groot Industries.
The previous system had many haulers using our streets and alleys with multiple companies servicing businesses located side-by-side. Having a franchise waste hauler minimizes the number of trucks on our streets and in our alleys by having one hauler provide this service. More important is that the franchise waste concept has been proven to reduce the cost of solid waste collection and disposal to the businesses which are served. It also provides a framework allowing us to offer recycling for businesses at a minimal cost.
In summary, the franchise has reduced removal cost for the businesses, increase recycling, and reduce truck traffic on City streets and in the alleys. The franchise will also provided revenue to the City through administrative fees.
To set up a commercial account. please contact Groot at 800-35GROOT (800-354-7668).
