Columbus approves $935,000 biosolids-processing contract

Columbus approved a $935,000 contract for an organic-waste facility to process sewage sludge and biosolids from the city's water reclamation plants. The facility may receive about 25,000 wet tons a year, though the city does not guarantee that amount or a minimum payment. Council approved the contract 8-0, with Emmanuel V. Remy absent.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Suburban Propane, L.P. for Offsite Biosolids Anaerobic Digestion; and to authorize the expenditure if $935,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($935,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0333-2026 on 2/9/2026 -LG)

Oct 27, 20252420-2025: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Suburban Propane, L.P. for Offsite Biosolids Anaerobic Digestion; and to authorize the expenditure if $935,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund. ($935,000.00) (Amended by ord. 0333-2026 on 2/9/2026 -LG)Source documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3PDF 4