REQUEST FOR QUOTES: Chisago County is seeking quotes from qualified
contractors to provide in-county collection and proper recycling of
household appliances, tires, electronics, and mattresses from Chisago
County residents for the calendar year 2026. Contractors will verify county
residency and collect a fee (the approved bid amount – less the County
subsidy) for items collected, and submit this information in monthly reports.
Contractors must also submit information on total tonnage recycled, how
and where items are ultimately processed, and have a current Chisago
County Solid Waste License with insurance and bonding. The qualified
recycling contractor must operate in compliance with the County’s Solid
Waste Ordinance and all other local, State, and Federal ordinances,
guidelines, statutes, and rules and regulations.
For quotes, please complete the 2026 Recycling RFQ Worksheet by identifying
the price that you need to recycle an item (Bid Amount), also noting the final
fee to the resident after subtracting the County subsidy. Contractor must
agree to the use of coupons for which they will be reimbursed. An additional
incentive payment will be made to current Recyclers for a 5% increase in the
number of residential visits over the previous year’s visits. Recycling
contractors will be selected based on their affordability and location within
the County. The County reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals. The
RFQ Worksheets are due back by Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
to: Christina Vollrath, Clerk of the Board, Chisago County Government Center, 313
North Main Street, Suite 170, Center City, Minnesota 55012.
The RFQ documents are available at
https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/Bids.aspx or contact Lisa Thibodeau,
Chisago County Solid Waste Administrator (651) 213-8923,
lisa.Thibodeau@chisagocountymn.gov for RFQ package or questions.