Waste Pro Franchise Agreement Extension
Summary
Trash and recycling rates stay stable for five more years under the extended Waste Pro contract, with CPI increases capped at 3%. Service upgrades include CNG trucks, an extra yard-waste truck, lithium battery recycling, and a composting pilot.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rates stay at $22.22/month with CPI increases capped at 3% — avoiding an 80%+ market increase shown in the rate analysis.
All Winter Park households receiving solid waste and recycling collection.
The environment — most bulk items end up in the landfill rather than being recovered.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Keep Winter Park Beautiful and Sustainable Advisory Board - Oct 20, 2026
A board member asked what happens to bulk waste after pickup — most of it goes to the landfill. Waste Pro provides bulk pickup pro bono under its city contract and is moving to compressed natural gas vehicles starting October 1.
Bulk days are here! FREE bulk trash collection event for Winter Park residents
Post expires Friday November 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm.
City Commission - Jun 10, 2026
The city extended its trash and recycling contract with Waste Pro. Commercial construction and demolition haulers stay competitive; residential service remains exclusive. Commissioner Cruzada pushed for a look at charging fees on credit-card bill payments.
City Commission - May 27, 2026
Trash and recycling rates stay stable for five more years under the extended Waste Pro contract, with CPI increases capped at 3%. Service upgrades include CNG trucks, an extra yard-waste truck, lithium battery recycling, and a composting pilot.
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