Drop-Box Recycling Material Processing

The contract seeks a subcontractor to handle the sorting and processing of recyclable materials collected from public drop-box sites, specifically targeting paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum, and tin, with glass explicitly excluded from scope. The work involves receiving, separating, and preparing these materials for downstream recycling markets, requiring appropriate facilities and operational protocols to ensure contamination-free outputs and compliance with industry standards. Performance is expected to align with the NAICS code 562920, which classifies other waste management services, and the subcontractor must demonstrate capacity to manage volume, maintain safety, and adhere to environmental best practices. The opportunity is posted by the City of Richland, Washington, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and was made available for bidding on July 12, 2026. While no set-aside designation or specific point of contact is provided, interested parties are directed to the public procurement portal for full details and submission requirements. The place of performance and physical address details are not specified, implying the work may occur at multiple locations across the city’s drop-box network, and the subcontractor is expected to coordinate logistics independently. All bids must meet technical and operational expectations outlined in the solicitation, with no indication of preference for small business or disadvantaged vendor status.