PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

Harris County is awarding a one-year contract worth $773,850 to GFL Environmental (primary) and Waste Management of Texas (secondary) to accept certain types of solid waste and recycling materials at landfills, with the option to renew four additional years.

What it means for you

Harris County and the Flood Control District will have contracted landfill disposal and recycling services for non-compacted solid waste through July 2027.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$773,850Legistar record ↗

Who's paid?Waste Corporation of Texas, L.P. dba GFL Environmental (Primary); Waste Management of Texas, Inc. (Secondary)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-hc26-4555-191769 — data from official records via PlainDocket.