Document Summary

This document is a Scope of Work and service specification issued by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for trash and recycling collection services across the university's campus. The document establishes container location requirements, service schedules, and operational specifications for refuse and recyclables management at the institution.

The university requires the contractor to furnish all containers with covers and maintain collection services at approximately 130+ campus locations with varying frequency schedules throughout the academic year. Standard service includes three pickups per week at most locations, reduced to three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June through August and during winter and spring breaks. The contractor must provide clearly labeled and visually distinct recycling containers using alternative color schemes to differentiate from trash containers. Based on 2025 statistics, the university projects approximately 1,468.25 total tons annually, including 1,161.71 tons of trash and 306.54 tons of recyclables (encompassing cardboard, aluminum, tin, glass, plastic, and scrap metal). Current monthly costs are $11,600 during the academic year and $9,200 during the summer schedule. The contractor must clarify whether composting services or subcontracting for composting are available as part of the service offering.