East Fallowfield Township’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last month to award a three-year, $2,337,959.52 waste and recycling collection contract to A.J. Blosenski, Inc.
As part of the Township’s competitive bidding process, five contractors bid on the Township’s trash and recycling collection contract. A.J. Blosenski was the apparent low bidder on both the three-year and five-year contract options.
Under the agreement, both parties have the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years-2027 and 2028. Township Manager Scott Swichar noted that the current contract with Waste Management expires on December 31, 2023, and the new contract with A.J. Blosenski will begin on January 1, 2024. Services provided under the new contract with A.J. Blosenski will be identical to services currently received with Waste Management.
Costs to the Township for the services were anticipated to increase from the Township’s prior, 5 year contract – irrespective of the hauler selected. “The higher costs across all bids was disappointing, but expected. It is reflective of the issues with the economy both in Pennsylvania and across the United States,” said Swichar. Swichar stated, “just as inflation and consumer good prices have escalated dramatically in recent years, costs contained in the trash bids are directly linked to increased fuel prices, labor shortages and supply chain issues within the trash collection industry.”
The Township undertook extensive efforts to keep the costs associated with the hauler contract low, while maintaining the existing level of service. The Township’s Board of Supervisors has carefully reviewed the impact of the new trash contract during its public board meetings, and has received substantial feedback from the public throughout the process. Further review of the cost increases will be assessed during the Township’s annual budget process, noting that the Board and staff are taking every step to minimize any impacts.
Additional information to follow. Residents may visit the Township's website: www.eastfallowfield.org for continued updates on trash collection.
