From 2013 - 2015, Delta Institute conducted research on waste management practices in municipalities across Cook County to identify opportunities to maximize environmental and economic benefits. As part of this research, Delta collected and reviewed waste contracts from 128 municipalities, and these contracts revealed a wide variation in services, practices, and costs. Delta created these waste procurement tools to elevate best practices and help municipalities leverage their procurement process to improve diversion rates. The first tool, Waste Hauling Procurement and Management Tips, outlines best practices and tips for negotiating future contracts and managing existing contracts. The second tool, Municipal Waste Procurement RFP and Supporting Tools for Municipal Decision Makers, presents template Request for Proposals document and supporting documents required for procurement process.

For questions regarding the tools, please contact: Eve Pytel, Director of Strategic Priorities, at epytel@delta-institute.org or (312) 651-4338, or Martin Brown, Technical Associate, at mbrown@delta-institute.org or (312) 651-4335