

The decision was made to send out a request for proposal, and four companies responded with bids: GFL, Republic, Waste Management and Advance Disposal. “While we did consider amending our agreement with Republic, we had discussions with other township supervisors to find out which waste management company they were using, if they were pleased with the service, and if the service was efficient and cost effective,” says Scott.

Supervisor David Scott says the township was receiving increasing complaints about Republic Services, and residents wanted to increase recycling and receive other services, such as shredding events and a couple of hazardous waste disposal days. (Photo courtesy of GFL.)īeginning January 6, 2020, trash pickup throughout Commerce Township will be handled by GFL, ending a 15-year relationship with Republic Services. GFL will replace Republic Services when their current contract expires at the end of this year. as the new residential waste management service for the township. The Commerce Township Board of Trustees has chosen GFL Environmental Inc.
