Following a public RFP process, City of Fishers staff presented their recommendation of support for a city-wide trash contract with Republic Services Tuesday morning during the bimonthly Board of Public Works meeting. The Board cited Republic’s competitive rates, long-standing presence in central Indiana, and familiarity with the Fishers market, where it currently serves nearly 60 percent of Fishers residents.
The proposed 10-year contract would go into effect in January 2025.
Benefits of a city-wide contract include the ability for the city to assist residents with trash concerns and issues; reduced wear on neighborhood roadways; a leveraged economies of scale to secure services not currently offered to the majority of residents, such as leaf and landscaping pickup; and locked in rates for 10 years.
In 2023, the city conducted a public survey for residents and HOAs to learn more about their current trash services and preferences. A total of 2,532 residents and 120 HOAs completed the survey, providing insight into their current monthly rates and providers. In March 2024, Fishers released a request for proposal (RFP) for its first-ever city-wide trash contract, including trash, recycling, and leaf and landscaping collection for all residential units in Fishers. Three offers were submitted, with Republic offering the lowest monthly rates for residents in the first three years. Republic’s “snowbird” feature will also allow individuals to pause services while away from their residence for a month or longer.
Fadness
“This initiative will help to control the rising costs for trash collection in our community and give us the ability to advocate for residents when issues or concerns arise,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said. “Republic has decades of experience serving Fishers, which will help to ensure a streamlined and efficient transition. Their reputation, competitive pricing, and unique features make them the best fit for our community.”
The proposed monthly cost per household in 2025 is $16.39. According to the public survey conducted last year, this rate is lower than what 85 percent of residents currently pay for services. Seventy percent of Fishers residents indicated they pay more than $21 per month for trash collection; 22 percent indicated they paid between $31 and $40 per month; and 24 percent indicated they pay more than $41 per month for trash and recycling services. For a full breakdown of proposed pricing over 10 years, visit FishersIN.gov/Trash.
A public hearing and contract approval will occur at the Board of Public Works meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13. A final recommendation will be presented to the City Council this fall.
Learn more at FishersIN.gov/Trash.