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Princeton Garbage and Food Waste Pickup: Recommendations of TTF I&O Subcommittee. Presentation to the Princeton TTF October 17, 2012. Garbage/Food Waste Decision Process. June 2012 – bid parameters recommended by I&O Subcommittee and TTF, and approved by joint governing bodies
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Princeton Garbageand Food Waste Pickup:Recommendations of TTF I&O Subcommittee Presentation to the Princeton TTF October 17, 2012
Garbage/Food Waste Decision Process • June 2012 – bid parameters recommended by I&O Subcommittee and TTF, and approved by joint governing bodies • July 2012 – sent out to bid • October 2, 2012 – bid packages returned from two vendors: • Central Jersey Waste • Waste Management • October 15, 2012 – I&O Subcommittee meets and makes recommendation
Food Waste Collection Program • I&O Subcommittee recommends establishing program to be funded by Princeton: • For each 1,000 households, net additional cost to Princeton estimated at $88,200 (not factoring in state grants, which may decrease the net cost) • Cost may come down as food waste processing facilities are established in New Jersey
Financial Aspects • Regardless of which bidder is selected, proposed program is expected to be within 2013 Princeton budget • Cost ultimately dependent on a number of variables. Examples: • Garbage tonnage • How many participate in food waste program