Recovered Materials Processing Facility Services

Hillsborough County's Solid Waste Management Department is seeking a qualified contractor to operate a Recovered Materials Processing Facility for the collection, processing, and marketing of single-stream recyclable materials. The contract, scheduled to commence on November 1, 2026, will span 15 years and involves handling up to 6,500 tons of materials monthly, totaling approximately 78,000 tons annually. The selected contractor must have a designated facility, equipped with new processing equipment capable of efficiently managing the County’s recyclable materials, including any transfer stations involved. The project has an estimated budget of around $193.7 million, emphasizing the importance of modern, reliable infrastructure to support sustainable waste management practices. The solicitation, identified as RFP-24-24791, was posted in April 2024, with a response deadline in June 2024. The contract aims to ensure the County’s recycling program is supported by a capable facility that can process and market recovered materials effectively over the long term. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Lisa Dimina via email for further details and to participate in the bidding process. The initiative underscores Hillsborough County’s commitment to environmentally responsible waste management and resource recovery, leveraging modern technology and capacity to meet future sustainability goals.