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Neg Agmt PR00008274 with ACET, Inc. to provide multifamily recycling assistance, 04/07/26-03/31/28, total NTE $583,888
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PR00008274 with ACET, Inc. to provide multifamily recycling assistance services, during the period of April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2028, with a not to exceed amount of $583,888; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Metropolitan Council estimates there are more than 215,000 multifamily units in Hennepin County. Compared to single-family units, multifamily buildings tend to have lower recycling rates, higher contamination rates, and limited access to organics recycling and bulky waste services. Engagement during the development of the Zero Waste Plan identified the need to expand the county's efforts to improve recycling access at apartment and condominium buildings. One of the priorities of the county's Plan to Reinvent the Solid Waste System is to ensure every individual has equitable access to zero-waste tools.
The county's multifamily recycling program provides a variety of resources to help improve and expand recycling at multifamily properties, including site visits, bins, signs and labels, reusable recycling tote bags, recycling guides, and financial assistance. Each year, the county's multifamily recycling program assists hundreds of properties and thousands of units. Approximately 50% of these properties are receiving county assistance for the first time while the other half are returning for additional resources and assistance.
To increase the number of multifamily properties assisted, the county has contracted with experienced vendors to increase the county's capacity to connect with those prope...
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