Solid waste franchise wind-down
Summary
Bend's 1980-era trash franchise terms don't fit a city of 100,000+, and mutual agreement with the haulers failed. Council kicked off a six-year wind-down while working with Deschutes County and Redmond on a regional replacement — new agreements, possible competition, and performance standards would arrive around 2031-32.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Franchise fees (7%, earmarked for street maintenance) and rates will be restructured in the new agreements; no immediate rate change.
Residents and businesses who could eventually see better service standards, sustainability requirements, and competitive pricing.
The current haulers face franchise termination, and residents could see rate or service changes when new agreements land.
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