Contracts

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert rejected the bid, pushing the city's Public Works Department to now explore other options.

The bill, Intro. 1574-A, was signed into law by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on November 20.

Mayor Nicholas Fouraker apologized for his previous “out of line” comments, which triggered Waste Pro to file a defamation lawsuit against him in August.

Both contracts will be effective January 1, 2020, and feature bulk item and e-waste pickup for residents in addition to traditional waste diversion and recycling services.

The WTE plant, operated by Wheelabrator Westchester LP, processes up to 2,250 tons of waste a day and creates roughly 60 megawatts of energy.

City officials recently approved a three-year, $1.61 million contract with Waste Management to process its recyclables.

During a referendum this week, residents gathered to hear more about a controversial November 5 ballot question regarding organized trash collection.