Houston Controller Refuses to Sign Off on Recycling Deal

SEATTLE (Waste360): Houston City Controller Chris Brown said his office will not sign off on the city’s proposed 20-year, $37 million recycling deal with FCC, thrusting the deal into limbo.

According to the Houston Chronicle, Brown cited concerns with the procurement's transparency and the winning bidder's proposed subcontractor.

It’s the latest hiccup for a deal that’s had a lot of ups and downs in recent months.

Two weeks ago, Houston City Council members questioned the length and price of the contract since it changed numerous times.

In July, the council delayed a vote on a proposed $48 million, 20-year recycling contract with FCC Environmental. This action followed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s recent decision to turn down EcoHub’s One Bin project, despite the fact that Houston was poised to become the pilot city for EcoHub.

Brown gave no estimate for when he expected to complete his review of the item, but his announcement in a Monday afternoon memo means a vote on the recycling contract likely would not occur until early January.

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