5yr_avg_load_tons.xlsx

This is a five-year historical tonnage and load data file supporting the City of Sarasota's solid waste hauling contract opportunity. The spreadsheet contains detailed monthly records from 2021 through 2026 tracking three primary waste streams: municipal solid waste (MSW) incoming, recycling tonnages (RCY), and yard waste (YW). The data documents the quantity of waste processed, average tonnage per load, and number of loads transported across all twelve months. For MSW incoming, annual tonnages range from approximately 52,834 tons in 2021 to 56,330 tons in 2024, with the five-year average at 53,581 tons annually. The five-year average load data indicates approximately 3,568 loads per year at an average of 15.56 tons per load. Recycling tonnages average 4,150 tons annually over five years, while yard waste tonnages average 2,956 tons annually. Six-month data for 2026 (December 2025 through May 2026) shows 1,783 total loads with an average of 15.44 tons per load, providing baseline projections for contract planning purposes.

The tonnage data establishes the service volume baseline for the solid waste hauling contract, demonstrating consistent annual volumes that support the City's estimate of approximately 55,275 tons of MSW annually or approximately 289 trailer loads per month requiring transportation from the City's transfer station to the Sarasota County Landfill. The historical data enables prospective bidders to develop accurate pricing models and resource allocation strategies based on verified five-year performance metrics. Optional services for yard waste and recycling material transportation are supported by separate tonnage tracking, allowing vendors to price these services independently if awarded. The incumbent contractor, Merrell Bros., Inc., has been operating under current pricing through a six-month extension expiring October 31, 2026, providing a known baseline for cost comparison against incoming proposals.