FCC Environmental Services is Expanding into North Carolina

Buncombe County, North Carolina.  May 27, 2023

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved FCC's Residential Solid Waste Collection contract award in Buncombe County, North Carolina. This is a significant step for FCC, as it is the company's first contract in North Carolina. The contract aims to provide efficient and reliable subscription-based collection services to approximately 175,000 residents in Unincorporated Areas of Buncombe County. The initial term of the contract is seven years, with a potential extension of 1 year. The contract will commence on January 1, 2025. The backlog associated with the initial 7-year term is $95 million, with a potential backlog of $110 million over eight years. The investment for this contract amounts to more than $15 million, which includes approximately 70,000 new garbage and recycling carts, 24 new collection trucks, and five support vehicles. FCC will be hiring 43 local and dedicated employees for this contract.

Dan Brazil, CEO of FCC Environmental Services is overjoyed about the new contract. He stated, "We are thrilled to announce this significant contract award expanding our presence into North Carolina. We look forward to a longstanding partnership with Buncombe County for many years to come. This contract award is another testament to our fantastic team here at FCC and the high level of service we provide."

About FCC:

 FCC is a global waste management and recycling company offering exceptional services in over 35 countries. With over 60,000 workers worldwide, FCC is keen to increase sustainability by creating socially integrated communities and interacting with citizens daily. The company operates in over 5,000 municipalities worldwide and aims to improve the well-being of more than 60 million citizens. FCC has been working since the 1900s and offers a wide range of services that include collection, treatment, recycling, energy recovery, and disposal of solid urban waste, street cleaning, sewer network maintenance, ground maintenance, preservation of green spaces, polluted soils recovery, and comprehensive management of industrial waste.

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