HOA Trash & Recycling Contract Review: Terms, Rates & Renewals
Waste and recycling service is a steady line item in nearly every association budget. Because the contracts are routine, they often renew without review — and the rates climb quietly year after year.
What drives the rate
Pickup frequency, container counts, fuel and environmental surcharges, and contamination fees all affect what your community actually pays. Many associations are surprised by how much is in the surcharges.
Auto-renewal and escalators
Trash contracts frequently include automatic renewals and annual rate increases. Without a review window, a board can miss the chance to renegotiate or shop the service.
Reviewing for savings
Benchmarking your service and terms against the market — before the renewal date — is the simplest way to keep waste costs from drifting. We help boards do exactly that.
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