Transportation & Yard Waste Recycling

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified contractors to support its long-standing Yard Waste Recycling Program, which has been diverting organic debris from landfills since 1986 and transforming it into marketable products like mulch, compost, and specialized soil blends. This initiative powers two major composting facilities where shredded yard waste undergoes natural decomposition to produce nutrient-rich amendments used by local farms, nurseries, and landscaping businesses. The City also provides affordable mulch to residents and businesses to encourage sustainable land management practices. The solicitation, numbered RFP-26-275, focuses on the transportation and logistics of collecting, hauling, and processing yard waste, ensuring efficient operations that align with environmental goals and community access. Proposals must be submitted by August 20, 2026, and the contract falls under the Sanitation department in Florida. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Joseph Going, Environmental Program Manager, or Francesca Cicatelli, Procurement Analyst, via the provided contact details. The program emphasizes continuous operational excellence in waste diversion and product quality, with performance expected to maintain or enhance the City’s environmental outcomes and public service commitments. All work will be conducted within St. Petersburg, Florida, and contractors must demonstrate capability in handling large volumes of organic material while adhering to municipal and environmental standards.