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MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL,
ZERO-SORT RECYCLING & EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES

The Town of Newfield seeks competitive sealed proposals for the transportation, disposal, zero-sort recycling, and equipment rental of its municipal solid waste (MSW).  The Town intends to issue an initial contract for the disposal for a minimum of 5 years although longer terms will be considered.  The term will commence 10/1/2021 and end no sooner than September 30, 2026. 

The Town of Newfield Transfer Station processes approximately 700 tons of trash, 80 tons of zero-sort recycling and 250 tons of Construction Demo annually.  The transfer station utilizes a compactor system for the MSW and recycling, and open top containers for the construction demo. 

The winning vendor must be qualified and licensed to accept MSW in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  A certificate of insurance will be required prior to commencement of services. 

The town expects pricing to be stated as per haul and per ton charge as well as the monthly container rental fee.  The town expects services to be rendered by Contractor upon request from Town’s designated representative of the transfer facility, but in no case shall such service exceed 24 hours notification of request for service, Sundays and holidays excepted.  Notification to contractor must be made by noon (12:00) on Friday for any Saturday service. 

Proposals are to be submitted in a sealed package no later than September 21, 2021, at 3:00 pm to: Town of Newfield, 637 Water Street, West Newfield, ME 04095.  Proposals must be clearly marked “RFP for MSW.  Proposals may also be emailed to newfieldso@metrocast.net no later than 3:00 pm on September 21, 2021.  Proposals will be opened by the Board of Selectmen at the Selectmen’s Meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 6:30 pm at the Newfield Town Hall, 23 South Effingham Road, West Newfield, ME.  The Town of Newfield reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Any questions can be directed to Nichole Hubbard at the Newfield Town Office at 207-793-4348 or email at newfieldso@metrocast.net.
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The Newfield Planning Board will hold a

PUBLIC HEARING

on Wednesday, October 6, 2021
  at the Town Hall (23 South Effingham Road, West Newfield)
Starting at 7:00pm to hear public comment on the following: 
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a policy entitled
“REMOTE PARTICIPATION POLICY
TOWN OF NEWFIELD PLANNING BOARD 2021”

and

review and update of the
“RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF NEWFIELD, MAINE”
(Adopted 12/16/2003, amended 3/19/2005 & 8/21/2012)

Pursuant to Title 30-A MRSA §4360,
this ordinance shall be reviewed and updated at least every three years
to determine whether the rate of growth ordinance is still necessary and
 how the rate of growth ordinance may be adjusted to meet current conditions.
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The public is invited and encouraged to attend