The Nation Municipality will continue to have the same contractor collecting residential garbage for the next five years.
On Monday, March 24, council adopted a staff recommendation to renew the agreement with Mike’s Waste Disposal until 2030. The agreement includes a provision allowing the municipality to renegotiate its terms on the fourth anniversary, with the option of either terminating or extending the agreement based on operational and financial considerations. A report prepared by The Nation Environmental Infrastructure Manager Daniel R. Desforges explains the agreement guarantees continued savings through competitive rates below market prices.
Desforges’ report further explains the five-year term ensures cost stability and budget predictability, while also offering flexibility for potential adjustments based on market conditions. Starting in 2026, the annual collection rate will be set at $104 per unit, with a 1.75 per cent annual increase until the end of the agreement in 2030. These adjustments will be incorporated into the 2026 municipal budget.
The Nation Municipality has been using Mike’s Waste Disposal as its service provider for residential garbage collection since 2006.
Mayor Francis Brière said he agreed with the proposal and thought it was very reasonable.
