City officials will review proposals and suggest potential strategies for trash service consolidation in Aggieville and continue budget discussions at Tuesday’s work session.

In 2024, city staff first proposed five site locations for compactors to be installed to serve the district. The estimated cost to construct those compactors is between $1.4 million and $1.6 million. City administrators are looking at potentially issuing a request for qualifications to select a waste management contractor to plan, design and implement a solid waste program specifically for Aggieville.

That company would assist the city in putting together site specifications, outlining the procurement of five compactors and assist with developing and implementing a trash service consolidation program. The city would look to finance construction using tax increment finance and sales tax revenue.

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Ongoing construction and redevelopment in Aggieville continues to challenge to local businesses.

Earlier this summer, Manhattan Public Works closed off 12th Street between Moro and Laramie for utility replacement, causing major disruptions to the district. Aggieville Business Association executive director Dennis Cook says despite the disruptions, business owners are mindful that the project will yield positive results when finished.

“They can see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. “They know that by October or November, that stretch of 12th Street from Moro Street to the alley will get open and these people are going to have the biggest improvement of their lives.”

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