Potential RFP for Regional Solid Waste Landfill Services (2026 and Beyond)

A recent meeting document Riley County - Agenda Packet - 2026-04-30 indicates a future potential acquisition The Riley County Solid Waste Facility currently contracts with N.R. Hamm Quarry of Perry, Kansas, for the transport and disposal of municipal solid waste. This contract is set to continue until August 2026. The Solid Waste Management Plan and Action/Policy Plan specify that the County will 'bid for regional solid waste landfill disposal services as needed.' This indicates that a new RFP or competitive solicitation for landfill disposal and hauling services is likely to be issued prior to the expiration of the current contract. Such a solicitation would typically cover waste transfer, transportation, and disposal at a Subtitle D landfill, and may include requirements for environmental compliance, reporting, and customer service. The value of such contracts is typically significant, often in the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars annually, depending on tonnage and service scope.