Bentley Awards 5-Year Garbage Contract to GFL, Sells Town Lot for $1,000

Bentley Town Council unanimously awarded a five-year residential garbage collection contract to GFL Environmental Inc. during its regular meeting on Tuesday night.

New Garbage Collector for Residents

The decision means GFL will take over residential waste services from the town's current provider, Can Pak Environmental Inc. GFL submitted the lower of two bids, at a rate of $11.00 per bin per month.

This new contract directly impacts household utility bills. The town administration confirmed this was the lowest responsible bid received through the public request for proposals.

Veteran Banner Program Approved

A delegation from the Rimbey Legion presented a proposal for a Veteran Banners Program, which would see banners honoring local veterans displayed in town. Council unanimously accepted the proposal, clearing the way for the program to be implemented in Bentley.

Unanimous Decisions Mark Key Votes

There was no recorded opposition to the night's major business items. The motions to award the garbage contract, approve the veteran banner program, and sell a town-owned lot all passed with unanimous support from council members present.

Other Business

* Land Sale: Council approved the sale of a town-owned lot at 5514 48A Street to a numbered company, 102030405 Alberta Ltd., for $1,000, subject to the conditions of the sale.

* Arena Project: The Chief Administrative Officer reported that the Arena Slab Project is proceeding on schedule and on budget.

* CAO Evaluation: Council held a private, in-camera session to conduct evaluations of the CAO, a standard personnel matter.

What's Next

Council will advocate for provincial funding for the Arena Slab Project when it meets with government ministers at the upcoming Alberta Municipalities conference.

Residents are invited to an open house and information session for the Southeast Area Structure Plan on Thursday, September 11, 2025.