Columbus extends biosolids disposal contract and adds $3.2 million

Columbus will extend its biosolids-disposal contract through July 31, 2027, and add $3.2 million in funding. The work sends Class B biosolids to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency-approved deep-row hybrid poplar or other rapid-growth tree farms. Ohio Mulch Supply and Quasar Energy Group facilities were the listed bidders. City Council approved the renewal April 27, 2026, by an 8-0 vote, with Council Member Rob Dorans absent.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)

Apr 27, 20260996-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned renewal and modification with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program; to authorize the expenditure of $3,200,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewerage Operating Fund. ($3,200,000.00)Source documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3PDF 4