Big Changes Ahead for Mishawaka Solid Waste Customers!
Mishawaka Utilities is excited to announce an important update regarding your trash and recycling services. Starting January 1, 2025, Waste Management (WM) will officially take over as the City of Mishawaka’s new solid waste and recycling provider, replacing Republic Services. This transition is part of our ongoing effort to improve the quality and sustainability of waste management services for our community.
What’s Changing?
• New Trash and Recycling Bins: Beginning December 2, 2024, Waste Management will start delivering brand-new trash and recycling bins to all customers. This process will continue through December 20, 2024.
• Republic Bin Collection: Your current Republic Services bins should be picked up by Republic by December 31, 2024. Until then, continue using the Republic bins for your regular trash and recycling needs.
• New Bins, New Year: Please do not use the new WM bins until January 1, 2025, when Waste Management (WM) officially begins service.
Why the Change?
As a result of the City of Mishawaka putting the solid waste contract out to bid, WM was the lowest and most responsive bidder. We do believe; however, that partnering with Waste Management (WM) brings several exciting benefits:
• Improved Reliability: WM has a strong reputation for dependable weekly service, ensuring your waste is collected on time and efficiently.
• Enhanced Sustainability: WM offers innovative recycling programs to help reduce waste, increase recycling rates, and contribute to a cleaner environment.
• User-Friendly Technology: WM provides tools like their online resources and call center to make managing your trash and recycling services simple and convenient.
What Do You Need to Do?
1. Watch for Your New Bins: WM will deliver your bins between December 2 and December 20. Once delivered, set them aside until January 1, 2025.
2. Continue Using Republic Bins: Keep using your current Republic Services bins until the end of the year.
3. Leave Republic Bins for Collection: Make sure your Republic bins are accessible for pickup before December 31, 2024.
Stay Informed
We’ll continue to share reminders and updates on the City of Mishawaka’s website and social media channels. If you have any questions about this transition, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mishawaka Utilities Customer Service at (574) 258-1630.
We appreciate your cooperation as we are moving through this exciting transition. Together with Waste Management, we’re committed to providing you with top-notch service and doing our part to make Mishawaka a cleaner, greener, and even better place to call home.
Thank you for being part of our thriving community!
Sincerely,
Matthew Lentsch
Executive Director of Development and Governmental Services
matthew.lentsch@mishawaka.in.gov
Mishawaka Utilities
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