The city is seeking input on desired garbage services to assist in contract negotiations with Waste Management. To facilitate the data gathering, an online survey is available on the city’s website. Print companies in the area are likely to have been busy too, because paper surveys can also be obtained at city libraries and city hall.
A contract with the city’s current hauler has been extended for one year beyond its expiration date of May 31. Alex Ameri, director of Hayward’s public works for utilities, stated:
"I thought that this is the right time with Waste Management to see if we can get new services (the) community has said they want."
Since 1940, Waste Management has been the vendor of choice for Hayward’s disposal services. While garbage pick-up is an essential service needed by residents, business owners, and landlords, it is not free. Consequently, city officials are interested in hearing from various stakeholders not only about what they want, but what they are willing to pay.
Talks between Hayward and Waste Management are ongoing and survey results are expected to be influential in shaping the final contract. Though Waste Management has been reticent in commenting on the negotiations, the company’s community relations director, David Tucker did note:
"We are looking forward to the survey findings that will help shape our service offerings for the residents and businesses of Hayward.”Get a Free Quote for Print