Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Service

Forsyth County, North Carolina is requesting proposals for an exclusive franchise to provide residential and small business solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal services in unincorporated franchise areas 4, 7, and 14, with optional curbside recycling service, under RFP 2753 with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Environmental Assistance and Protection Conference Room, Fifth Floor, Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem.

Service providers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of operating experience providing curbside solid waste and recycling collection services. The scope encompasses curbside collection of solid waste and recyclables, including mixed paper, aluminum beverage cans, and high-density polyethylene containers. The franchise holder must investigate and resolve all complaints within one working day of receipt.

Proposals must include a completed Service Provider's Statement of Organization, Solid Waste Collection Services Technical Submittal, Recycling Collection Services Technical Submittal, Curbside Collection Qualifications Review Request and Fee Proposal Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and references with contact information. Written questions are due October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted in an addendum no less than five calendar days before the proposal deadline. Forsyth County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities in responses. Contact Jessica Ferris-Irick at jessicafi@cityofws.org for the complete proposal document.