Community Garbage Collection Survey
City of Delavan – Request for Community Input on Waste Collection Services
The City of Delavan is evaluating a potential update to how residential garbage and recycling services are provided and is seeking input from residents before any decisions are made.
The structure being considered would coordinate a single, city-wide waste collection program with a contracted provider. This approach is commonly used in similar communities and is intended to create a more consistent and organized system.
As part of this process, the City will contact and solicit proposals from all interested providers, both local and national, to compare service levels and rate structures. All qualified providers will be evaluated using the same criteria.
Potential benefits may include:
- Consistent service across the community
- More predictable and transparent pricing
- Simplified billing through the City
- Improved handling of service issues
- The opportunity to reduce costs through group-based pricing possible 30 to 50% savings
In many cases, communities that have adopted similar programs have seen meaningful reductions compared to individually contracted services.
No final decisions have been made. The City is seeking feedback on:
- Current satisfaction with services
- Interest in a coordinated program
- Any concerns or considerations
Residents are encouraged to share feedback by contacting City Hall or completing the survey below.