Orange Coast College Recycling Center Operations

Orange Coast College is seeking proposals from qualified recycling service providers to manage comprehensive recycling collection, processing, and disposal services on a daily basis, totaling at least 350 days annually. The contract encompasses a wide range of accepted materials, including aluminum and tin cans, plastic bottles with resin codes #1 or #2, glass containers (including wine bottles starting January 1, 2024), various types of paper such as office paper, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, and shopping bags, as well as certain electronic waste like computers, non-DLP televisions, monitors, cell phones, laptops, and household appliances. The electronic waste must be handled by a State Certified Collector, with additional electronic waste recycling through Household Hazardous Waste for items outside the specified categories. The college also plans to hold periodic online auctions for surplus equipment, furniture, and electronics. The solicitation, titled "Orange Coast College Recycling Center Operations," was posted on March 13, 2024, with a response deadline of April 8, 2024. The contract falls under NAICS code 562998 and is managed by Coast Colleges, a California-based organization. Interested providers can contact the primary point of contact, John Eriksen, via email or phone for further details. The contract aims to ensure consistent, environmentally responsible recycling services aligned with the college’s sustainability and operational needs.