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Trash Pickup Services
NORTH BAY VILLAGE · PUBLIC WORKS · FACT SHEET
Trash Pickup Services: Everything you need to know about the proposed transition to private trash pickup collection.
Spring 2026
Where We Are Today
$1.9M Annual cost to run solid waste in-house
Rising each year
Rising each year
2 Trucks in service (3 needed)
More required as population increases
More required as population increases
$8,100/mo per leased truck
Maintenance not included
Maintenance not included
What Changes — And What Doesn’t
No Change: Stays Exactly the Same
- Pickup days and schedule
- Side-yard collection service
- Bulk trash & recycling pickup
- NBV staff retained
- Background checks on all drivers
- Yard waste included in bulk trash
- High performance standards
- Recycling services stay the same
- Bulk pickup services stay the same by NBV staff
Changes: What Will Be Different
- A licensed private hauler handles collection
- Truck drivers from the private company
- NBV staff shift to other Village services
- Monthly rate will change slightly
In-House vs. Private: Side by Side
| Category | Keeping In-House | Going Private |
|---|---|---|
| Annual operating cost | $1.9M+ (Rising) | Contract rate (Fixed) |
| New trucks needed | 2–3 required (~$1M+) | Covered by hauler |
| Maintenance liability | Fully on NBV | Covered by hauler |
| Staffing needs | Must hire more staff | Current staff retained and reassigned; new staff covered by hauler; bulk stays same |
| Storage & facility space | Need new space (scarce). Permitting cost minimum $500,000 + high operating costs | Not required |
| Service reliability | Limited by aging fleet | Modern fleet, same route |
What Happens Next
- Now – Summer 2026: Community outreach continues. Residents informed via email, social media, and webpage.
- June 23, 2026: Agenda item at the North Bay Village Commission Meeting. Staff will bring an item for direction on whether to privatize trash pickup services.