Yellowhead County council has awarded the Waste Transfer Stations Operation Services contract to GFL Environmental Inc. for $6,586,764 over the next three years.
Waste transfer services are offered at 15 locations throughout the county. The current contract for their operations expires Nov. 30, 2025.
During the May 1-29 proposal window, only one was received, from GFL Environmental Inc. The proposal was evaluated with a score of 80 out of a possible 100 points, the council agenda notes.
Two options were outlined in the proposal:
- Option 1: GFL transports tires and metal to the Hinton landfill, at which point Yellowhead County would manage the materials. At a three-year total of $7,904,114, the county would pay $2,507,252 in 2026, $2,632,614 in 2027 and $2,764,248 in 2028.
- Option 2: GFL picks up scrap metal and tires from each site and delivers them to a recycling facility, then retains the associated rebates and revenues. At a three-year total of $6,586,764, the county would pay $2,089,377 in 2026, $2,193,846 in 2027 and $2,303,541 in 2028.
County council opted to pursue option two, which features a price benefit for the county and ensures the materials are transported directly to the receiving facility.
For comparison, the 2025 contract with GDL Environmental Inc. amounts to $1,500,636.96. County administration evaluated the increase and attributed it to increased wages, transportation costs and tipping fees. Administration adds that the pricing in the proposal is consistent with estimates made in 2024.
The contract was awarded during the regularly scheduled meeting of council on Aug. 26.
