Administrative & Citizens' Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, De 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

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COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the April 10, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Legal Services Agreement

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee on renewing a 3-year Agreement for legal services.

Public Education & Outreach Organizational Changes

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee on the proposed organization changes to the Public Education & Outreach Group.

Facilities Management Organizational Changes

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee on the proposed organizational changes to the Facilities Management Group.

INFORMATION ITEM:

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-06-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | DSWA Administration Building, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States

Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee Meeting
2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
July 10, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/w/82067411011?tk=1tm0QYcOocazIIWIdKtqHOrrs151UVEMX8RDEGzsBlA.DQgAAAATG5lQQxZsR2VxZ1loNVF4cWZDcWtZbTEzUkNBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=[REDACTED]
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Or by phone:
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Webinar ID: 820 6741 1011
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TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA

A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the June 12, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Purchase and Service of Two (2) New 52K Pound Bulldozers and Sale of DSWA’s Used Landfill Compactor and Used Bulldozer at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center (SSWMC) – Contract No. P-25-921-SS
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Purchase and Service of Two (2) New 52K Pound Bulldozers and Sale of DSWA’s Used Landfill Compactor and Used Bulldozer at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center (SSWMC) – Contract No. P-25-921-SS.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
C. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.
D. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Administrative & Citizens' Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, July 10, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, De 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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Phone one-tap:
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Webinar ID: 820 6741 1011
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COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the June 12, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Internal Auditor Position Update

Staff will make recommendations related to the Internal Auditor position.

INFORMATION ITEM:

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Document Shredding- Southern Recycling Center (Jones Crossroads Landfill)
2025-09-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Jones Crossroads Landfill, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown, DE, 19947, United States
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Papers with staples or paper clips are accepted.
Recycling of electronics is available Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm
All events are restricted to Delaware residents and are held rain or shine

Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee Meeting
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
September 11, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Passcode:[REDACTED]
Or by phone:
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Webinar ID: 857 9450 9447
Passcode:[REDACTED]

TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA
A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the July 10, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills – Contract No. S-25-919-NPNC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills – Contract No. S-25-919-NPNC.
C. Purchase of a New Low-Speed Shredder for Statewide Usage – Contract P-25-926-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Purchase of a Low-Speed Shredder – Contract No. P-25-926-SW.
D. Purchase and Service of a New Wheel Loader for Statewide Usage – Contract No. P-25-925-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Purchase and Service of a New Wheel Loader for Statewide Usage – Contract No. P-25-925-SW.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
E. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.
F. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Administrative & Citizens' Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar

Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee Meeting
2025-10-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
October 9, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82232178392?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode:[REDACTED]
Or by phone:
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Webinar ID: 857 9450 9447
Passcode:[REDACTED]

TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA

A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the September 11, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills – Contract No. S-25-919-NPNC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills – Contract No. S-25-919-NPNC.

C. Purchase of a New Low-Speed Shredder for Statewide Usage – Contract P-25-926-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Purchase of a Low-Speed Shredder – Contract No. P-25-926-SW.

D. Purchase and Service of a New Wheel Loader for Statewide Usage – Contract No. P-25-925-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Purchase and Service of a New Wheel Loader for Statewide Usage – Contract No. P-25-925-SW.

E. Cherry Island Landfill Gas Header Condensate Drain Repair – Contract No. C-25-923-NC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the bid for the Cherry Island Landfill Gas Header Condensate Drain Repair – Contract No. C-25-923-NC.

F. Cherry Island Landfill Phase VI Bifurcation Berm – Contract No. C-24-898-NC
Staff will discuss a change order for the Cherry Island Landfill Phase VI Bifurcation Berm – Contract No. C-24-898-NC.

G. Sod Farm Site Development at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center –Contract No. C-21-848-SS
Staff will discuss a change order for the Sod Farm Site Development at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center – Contract No. C-21-848-SS.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
H. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.

I. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Administrative & Citizens' Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-10-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, October 9, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82232178392?pwd=[REDACTED]

Webinar ID: 822 3217 8392
Passcode:[REDACTED]

COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the July 10, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Human Resources

Organizational Chart Change

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee on the proposed organizational changes to the Compliance Group.

Organizational Chart Change

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee on the proposed organizational changes to the Facilities Management Group.

INFORMATION ITEM:

Business & Governmental Services

FOIA Requests

Staff will discuss five (5) FOIA requests.

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Community Bank Delaware, 16982 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, 19958, United States
AGENDA
A. Minutes – The minutes of the July 24, 2025, Board of Directors regular meeting and executive session of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority require approval.
Report of the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee
B. FINANCIAL AUDIT – The Committee recommends the Board accept the independent auditor’s report of the financial statements of net position of Delaware Solid Waste Authority as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, prepared by Wipfli, LLP.
C. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES – The Committee recommends the Board approve the proposed organizational change to the Facilities Management Group.
D. COMPLIANCE GROUP ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES – The Committee recommends the Board approve the proposed organizational change to the Compliance Group.
Report of the Technical Affairs & Facilities Management Committee
E. Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills – Contract S-25-919-NPNC – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for Environmental Monitoring Services for the Pigeon Point and Cherry Island Landfills to ARM Group LLC as the most responsive proposer.
F. PURCHASE AND SERVICE OF A NEW LOW-SPEED SHREDDER FOR STATEWIDE USAGE – CONTRACT P-25-926-SW – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for a new low-speed shredder for statewide usage in the yard waste grinding program to Viably USA, LLC as the most responsive proposer.
G. PURCHASE AND SERVICE OF A NEW WHEEL LOADER FOR STATEWIDE USAGE – CONTRACT P-25-925-SW – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for a new wheel loader for statewide usage in the yard waste grinding program to JESCO, Inc. as the most responsive proposer.
H. CHERRY ISLAND LANDFILL GAS HEADER CONDENSATE DRAIN REPAIR –
CONTRACT C-25-923-NC – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the gas header condensate drain repair to Atlantic Lining Company, Inc. as the most responsive bidder.
I. PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CHERRY ISLAND LANDFILL PHASE VI BIFURCATION BERM – CONTRACT C-24-898-NC – The Committee recommends the Board approve the proposed Change Order No. 3 to Allan Myers MD, Inc. for the Cherry Island Landfill Phase VI Bifurcation Berm.
J. PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER FOR THE SOD FARM SITE DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHERN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTER – CONTRACT C-21-848-SS – The Committee recommends the Board approve the proposed Change Order No. 17 to Diamond Materials for the Sod Farm Development at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT

Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee Meeting
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar

Administrative & Citizens' Affairs Committee Meeting
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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Phone one-tap:
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+16469313860,,85712836497#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US

Webinar ID: 857 1283 6497
Passcode: [REDACTED]

COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the October 9, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Business & Governmental Services

Electronic Goods Recycling Program – Contract S-25-927-SW

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee to negotiate an agreement for the Statewide Electronics Goods Recycling Program.

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

EARLY CLOSURE-ALL FACILITIES
2025-12-06

Administrative/Citizens Affairs Committee
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, January 8, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Webinar ID: 858 8831 7221
Passcode:[REDACTED]

COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the November 13, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Business & Governmental Services

Electronic Goods Recycling Program – Contract S-25-927-SW

Staff will make a recommendation to the Committee to award the Statewide Electronics Goods Recycling Program.

INFORMATION ITEM:

Business & Governmental Services

FOIA Requests

Staff will discuss one (1) FOIA request.

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
January 8, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85888317221?pwd=[REDACTED] Webinar ID: 858 8831 7221
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Phone one-tap:
+13052241968,,85888317221#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
+13092053325,,85888317221#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US

TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA

A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the October 9, 2025, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Geotechnical Monitoring at the Cherry Island Landfill (CIL) – Contract No. S-25-929-NC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for Geotechnical Monitoring at the Cherry Island Landfill – Contract No. S-25-929-NC.

C. Construction of Cell 6 at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center (SSWMC) – Contract No. C-24-897-SS

Staff will make a recommendation concerning the bid for the Construction of Cell 6 at the Southern Solid Waste Management Center Contract No. C-24-897-SS.

D. Operations and Installation Services at the Cherry Island Landfill and Maintenance at the Pigeon Point Landfill – Contract No. O-25-932-NC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the bid for Operations and Installation Services at the Cherry Island Landfill and Maintenance at the Pigeon Point Landfill – Contract No. O-25-932-NC.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

E. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.

F. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Administrative/Citizens Affairs Committee
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE & CITIZENS’ AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, De 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962639761?pwd=[REDACTED]
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Webinar ID: 829 6263 9761
Passcode: [REDACTED]

COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair

Temple Carter III

William J. Riddle

AGENDA

Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes

The notes from the January 8, 2026, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:

Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Staff will seek permission to go to the Public Hearing.

Capital Improvement Program

Staff will review the Proposed 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

INFORMATION ITEM:

Business & Governmental Services

Food Bank of Delaware’s Food Rescue Program

Staff will discuss the Food Bank of Delaware’s Food Rescue Program.

FOIA Requests

Staff will review one (1) FOIA Request.

Financial Services

Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
March 12, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962639761?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID 829 6263 9761
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone one-tap:
+13052241968,,82962639761#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
+13092053325,,82962639761#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA

A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the January 8, 2026, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Geotechnical Monitoring at the Cherry Island Landfill (CIL) – Contract No. S-25-929-NC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for Geotechnical Monitoring at the Cherry Island Landfill – Contract No. S-25-929-NC.

C. Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations Contract No. S-24-917-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations – Contract No. S-24-917-SW.

D. Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT, Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM and the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
E. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.
F. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Special Collection Event - Newark
2026-03-14 08:00 - 14:00 | DSWA Newark Recycling Center, 470 Corporate Blvd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Household Hazardous Waste- Product containers marked with words, “Warning: Hazardous,” “Flammable,” “Poisonous,” “Corrosive” or “Explosive.” For example; household cleaners, garden pesticides, oil-based paints only, nail polish, fluorescent bulbs, or antifreeze.
Electronic Goods Recycling- Electronic Equipment such as, old computers, printers, CD players, microwaves, telephones, televisions, game boys, fax machines, answering machines, and VCRs.
Paper Shredding- Residents can bring up to 2 file boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Be sure boxes are clear of any other items, this can cause fires!

Special Collection Event - Fenwick Island
2026-03-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Fenwick Island State Park, 36859 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944, United States

Administrative/Citizens Affairs Committee
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, De 19901). Join the meeting via Zoom by going to:
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239044678?pwd=[REDACTED]
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Webinar ID: 862 3904 4678
Passcode: [REDACTED]
COMMITTEE:
Tonda L. Parks, Chair
Temple Carter III
William J. Riddle
AGENDA
A. Administrative and Citizens’ Affairs Committee Meeting Notes – The notes from the March 12, 2026, meeting are attached.
ACTION ITEMS:
B. Letter of Engagement for Wipfli CPAs and Consultants – Staff will discuss the Letter of Engagement for Wipfli CPAs and Consultants.
C. Replacement of Fire Suppression System in Building 4 at the DRC – Contract C-26-938-ND- Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Replacement of the Fire Suppression System in Building 4 at the Delaware Recycling Center – Contract No. C-26-938-ND.
INFORMATION ITEM:
Business & Governmental Services
D. FOIA Requests – Staff will discuss four (4) FOIA requests.
Financial Services
E . Committee’s Audit Review of Internal Management – Revenue/Cost Results for the Month

Statement of Revenue & Expense
Bank Fund Balance
Aging Summary Report

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239044678?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID 862 3904 4678
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone one-tap:
+13052241968,,86239044678#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.
AGENDA
A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes – The meeting notes from the March 12, 2026, meeting are attached.
ACTION ITEMS:
B. Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations Contract No. S-24-917-SW – Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations – Contract No. S-24-917-SW.
C. Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT.
D. Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM – Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM.
E. Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR – Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
F. Project Status Update – Staff will review the monthly project status report.
G. Upcoming Projects Report – Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.

Proposed Budget Public Hearing
2026-04-15 17:00 - 17:30 | DSWA Admin Building, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Pursuant to 7 Delaware Code, Section 6403, 6406, 6421 and other pertinent provisions of 7 Delaware Code, Chapter 64, the Delaware Solid Waste Authority will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Proposed Budget and Statewide User Fee for FY 2027.

The Public Hearing is being conducted to enable the public to comment on the Proposed Budget and Statewide User Fee for Fiscal Year 2027. Following is the date, time, and location of the Public Hearing.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Public Hearing meeting will be held virtually meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901). Information on the Zoom meeting can be found at dswa.com/calendar

Public Hearing:

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Via Zoom Webinar/ DSWA Administration Building

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223687470?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode:[REDACTED]

Copies of the Proposed Budget for the Statewide User Fee are available upon request at the office of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, 601 Energy, Dover, Delaware 19901.

Persons wishing to present testimony at the Public Hearing are requested to notify the Delaware Solid Waste Authority for scheduling prior to the Hearing date. Please contact Jane Washington at the above address or call (302) 739-5361.

Board of Directors Meeting
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Cherry Island Landfill Administrative Building, 1706 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19809, United States
AGENDA
A. MINUTES – The minutes of the March 26, 2026, Board of Directors meeting of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority require approval.

Report of the Administrative & Citizens’ Affairs Committee
B. LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FOR WIPFLI CPAS AND CONSULTANTS – The Committee recommends the Board approve the Letter of Engagement with Wipfli CPAs and Consultants. Wipfli will make an audit presentation.
Report of the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee
C. OPERATIONS OF THE PINE TREE CORNERS TRANSFER STATION
– CONTRACT O-24-914-NT – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station to Independent Operators LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
D. OPERATIONS OF THE MILFORD TRANSFER STATION – CONTRACT O-24-915-CM – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Operations of the Milford Transfer Station to Independent Operators LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
E. OPERATIONS OF THE ROUTE 5 TRANSFER STATION – CONTRACT O-24-916-SR – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station to Independent Operators LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
F. HAULING OF MATERIALS FROM THE PINE TREE CORNERS, MILFORD AND ROUTE 5 TRANSFER STATIONS – CONTRACT S-24-917-SW – The Committee recommends the Board award the contract for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford, and Route 5 Transfer Stations to Contractors Hauling LLC, as the most responsive proposer.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004(b), the Board of Directors will go into Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice on pending or potential litigation.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT

Special Collection Event - Middletown
2026-04-25 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Anne’s Episcopal School, 211 Silver Lake Rd., Middletown, DE, 19709, United States

Special Collection Event - Newark
2026-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Technical Affairs & Facilities Mgt. Committee
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Webinar
DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
TECHNICAL AFFAIRS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
601 Energy Lane, Dover, DE 19901
May 14, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Under Title 29, Section 10006A of the Delaware Code, the Technical Affairs and Facilities Management Committee is holding this meeting as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar. In addition, this meeting is open to the public at DSWA’s Administration Building (601 Energy Lane Dover, DE 19901).

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81621510582?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 816 2151 0582
Passcode:[REDACTED]
Phone one-tap:
+ 13017158592,,81621510582#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Washington DC)
TFMC Committee
Timothy P. Sheldon – Chairman
Norman D. Griffiths
Michael Paraskewich, PhD, P.E.

AGENDA
A. Technical & Facilities Management Committee Meeting Notes
The meeting notes from the April 9, 2026, meeting are attached.

ACTION ITEMS:
B. Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Pine Tree Corners Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-914-NT.

C. Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Milford Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-915-CM.

D. Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Operations of the Route 5 Transfer Station – Contract No. O-24-916-SR.

E. Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations Contract No. S-24-917-SW
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the proposal for the Hauling of Materials from the Pine Tree Corners, Milford and Route 5 Transfer Stations – Contract No. S-24-917-SW.

F. Upgrades to the Cherry Island Landfill Gas Plant – Contract No. C-25-934-NC
Staff will make a recommendation concerning Upgrades to the Cherry Island Gas Plant.

G. Cherry Island Landfill and Pigeon Point Landfill Manhole Rehabilitation – Phase 2
Contract No. C-25-920-NCNP
Staff will make a recommendation concerning the Cherry Island Landfill and Pigeon Point Landfill Manhole Rehabilitation – Phase 2.

INFORMATION ITEMS:
H. Project Status Update
Staff will review the monthly project status report.

I. Upcoming Projects Report
Staff will review the monthly upcoming projects report.
