New Orleans Proposes Sanitation Contract Extension

City seeks to continue partnership with IV Waste for French Quarter and CBD services.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:53pm

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The city of New Orleans has proposed a contract extension for sanitation services in Area 5, which covers the French Quarter and the Central Business District. The proposal would extend the contract with IV Waste, the current provider, until December 22, 2027, with only standard CPI-based cost adjustments.

Why it matters

Maintaining consistent and reliable sanitation services is crucial for the tourism-dependent French Quarter and bustling CBD neighborhoods. The extension proposal signals the city's satisfaction with IV Waste's performance and a desire for continuity in an essential public service.

The details

According to the city, the proposal does not include any cost increases beyond a standard annual consumer price index adjustment for inflation. The extension would keep IV Waste as the sanitation provider for the French Quarter and CBD through the end of 2027.

  • The current sanitation contract is set to expire on December 22, 2027.

The players

Matt Tori

Director of the Department of Sanitation for the city of New Orleans.

IV Waste

The current sanitation services provider for the French Quarter and Central Business District in New Orleans.

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What they’re saying

“'IV Waste has provided exceptional service in the French Quarter and CBD. Residents and businesses alike look forward to continuing receipt of great sanitation services.'”

— Matt Tori, Director of the Department of Sanitation

What’s next

The New Orleans City Council will review and vote on the proposed contract extension in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The proposed extension of the sanitation contract demonstrates the city's satisfaction with the current provider's performance and the importance of maintaining reliable waste management services in New Orleans' most high-profile neighborhoods.