Solid waste contract and trash rules
Summary
Clifton is designing the bid for its next garbage contract, expected to cost significantly more than the current $11 million annual deal. Carts could reduce rodents and odors, but residents raised concerns about seniors, large families, storage, and cost. No final decisions were made.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The current contract runs about $10.4 million a year, up roughly $900,000 from this year, and costs citywide have jumped 25%–160% over the past decade.
Residents get rodent-resistant carts, cleaner streets, and potentially contained costs if the program is designed well.
Seniors and residents with mobility issues may struggle to move large carts, and large households worry about capacity limits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General - Sep 9, 2026
Clifton is designing the bid for its next garbage contract, expected to cost significantly more than the current $11 million annual deal. Carts could reduce rodents and odors, but residents raised concerns about seniors, large families, storage, and cost. No final decisions were made.
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
A special meeting on September 9 at 6:30 PM will tackle the garbage contract — a cost that could mean a two-point tax increase — plus possible trash can requirements.
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