The North Judson Town Council members recently decided to switch trash and recycling haulers and brought up a services agreement during their meeting this week.
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Knox Reminds Residents of New Trash and Recycling Pickup Procedures
The City of Knox is reminding residents of the new trash and recycling pickup procedures. Starting this week, Republic Services will be handling those services, following the city’s switch from Waste Management.
Continue readingKnox Trash and Recycling Transition Underway
The changeover in Knox residents’ trash and recycling pickup is underway. Mayor Dennis Estok asks residents to put out their old Waste Management recycle bins today. It is important to ensure waste is rightly segregated for recycling. Improper introduction of waste will contaminate the recycling process. Follow this link to help businesses communicate proper waste segregation and recycling practices.
Continue readingKnox Planning for Upcoming Changes to Trash and Recycling Pickup
Changes are coming to Knox residents’ trash and recycling at the end of the month. The city council recently decided to switch from Waste Management to Republic Services, effective August 1.
Continue readingKnox to Switch to Republic Services for Trash and Recycling Pickup
Knox residents will have a new trash and recycling company starting next month. During a special meeting Tuesday, the city council awarded the bid for solid waste and recycling to Republic Services.
Continue readingKnox Officials Review Bids for Trash and Recycling Pickup
The City of Knox may be able to save some money by switching trash pickup companies. Republic Services’ bid for solid waste and recycling services came in significantly lower than the one from the city’s current contractor, Waste Management.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Open Bids for Garbage and Recycling Pickup Tonight
The Knox City Council will open bids for trash and recycling pickup tonight. The city’s current contract with Waste Management is up July 31. Waste Management and Republic Services have both expressed interest.
Continue readingKnox Seeking Bids for Garbage and Recycling Pickup
The City of Knox is officially exploring its options before renewing its trash and recycling contract. The city council Tuesday agreed to let Mayor Dennis Estok seek bids for solid waste and recycling pickup.
Continue readingKnox City Council Wants to Explore Options before Renewing Trash Pickup Contract
The Knox City Council wants to seek bids for trash and recycling pickup. Mayor Dennis Estok told council members Tuesday that the current contract with Waste Management is up at the end of July.
Continue readingWaste Management Taking over Winamac Garbage Pickup
Winamac’s new garbage company may have to wait a few years before increasing the town’s rates. Waste Management completed its $4.6 billion acquisition of Advanced Disposal earlier this fall.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Reduce Workforce But Continue to Pay Employees during Stay-At-Home Order
The City of Knox is reducing its workforce to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The city council Tuesday approved a measure to reduce the workforce until April 6 at 11:59 p.m., mirroring the state’s stay-at-home order.
Continue readingWaste Management Proposes Splitting Up Recycling Route for City of Knox
Knox City Council members considered a proposal from Waste Management related to the recycling route when members met on Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Officials Touch on Recent Recycling Surcharges City has Incurred
The City of Knox had to once again make up the difference for recycling pick-up charges during the most recent billing cycle.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Recycling Rate with City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the City’s recycling contract with council members when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox City Council Extends Waste Management Contract
Knox City Council members considered extending the City’s garbage services contract with Waste Management when they met on Tuesday.
Public Sector Solutions Representative Melinda Antell came before the council to go over the proposed contract extension. She noted that initially she presented a five-year contract to Mayor Dennis Estok but he requested the shorter, three-year contract extension. Continue reading
Knox Curbside Recycling Carts Set to Roll Out
Knox residents will start receiving their new curbside recycling carts tomorrow. City officials say they should place their open recycling totes at the curb, even if they are empty. Waste Management will pick them up and drop off the new, 64-gallon wheeled container. Continue reading
Knox Officials Announce Recycling Cart Transition Timeline
The City of Knox is prepared to roll out its new recycling carts. Waste Management will begin delivering the 64-gallon wheeled containers on Wednesday, July 27th. City officials say residents should place their open recycling totes at the curb that day for pickup, even if they are empty. Waste Management will pick them up and replace them with the carts. Continue reading
Knox to Switch Curbside Recycling Containers
Knox residents will soon have new curbside recycling receptacles. The city council this week agreed to switch from open 18-gallon totes to 65-gallon wheeled containers with lids. Continue reading
Knox Considering Recycling Container Change
Knox residents can weigh in on their choice of recycling container by either contacting city hall or returning the insert included with their water bills. The city council is contemplating a switch from the open totes that are picked up weekly to a 65-gallon wheeled container with a lid. Waste Management would supply them for free and collect recycling every other week. Residents would not incur an additional cost. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Street Sweeping, Garbage Collection Contracts
The Knox City Council approved a contract with INDOT to conduct street sweeping on U.S. 35. This is an annual contract where INDOT sweeps the highway twice a year at a cost of $1,444 per year for four years for a total of $5,766.
The council also approved a contract extension with Waste Management to continue garbage collection in the city for the next two years. The contract, which would begin Aug. 1, would be at a decreased rate of $13 per household and when the contract begins Aug. 1, 2015 the cost would increase to $13.36 per household. All other aspects of the previous contract would stay the same.
