The City of Kearney has begun rolling out information about the new trash and recycling contractor, Redgate Disposal. Redgate services will begin in January 2025.

According to city sources here is the timeline of the transition from Republic to Redgate trash services:

12/9/2024 through 12/20/2024: Redgate will begin to deliver new bins to homes during this period. Do not use these bins until January.

Week of 12/30/2024: Current trash company Republic will complete its last pick-up of trash and recycling. Your current Republic bins will be collected at this time.

Week of 1/6/2025: Redgate will begin its first pick-up of trash and recycling in the new Redgate bins.

The city has provided THIS MAP for homeowners to find their trash collection day.

Watch the city’s social media pages for new information or updates. If you have questions, email cityhall@kearneymo.us.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

The City of Kearney voted to switch residents’ trash and recycling service at the October 7, Board of Aldermen meeting. The current waste disposal agreement expires on December 31, 2024. City leaders agreed to a contract with Redgate Disposal, LLC in 2025.

Kearney received four bids for waste disposal starting in 2025. The lowest and best bid was from Redgate Disposal. The agreement with Redgate will be a three-year contract with two optional three-year renewals.

“They were the only contractor that offered a credit for recyclables,” reported city administrator Shelia Ernzen. “In addition to weekly trash and recycling service, they will allow residents to call and schedule a free bulky item to be picked up every week from the curb. That would be in addition to the regular spring and fall bulky pickup.”

The contract includes penalties for missed pick-ups, and Redgate will also provide pick-up services at city locations including the recycling center.

Residents will see a cost increase of $2.67 for a single trash receptacle and recycling bin. Additional carts will cost $4.36.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.