Brief

The Mayor submitted a City Administrative Officer report on a proposed contract with Synagro West, LLC for biosolids management services. The file was referred to the Energy and Environment Committee on May 26, 2026, and is now scheduled for committee consideration on June 16, 2026. Biosolids are treated sewage residuals that require proper disposal or beneficial reuse.

Full summary

This file concerns a contract between the City of Los Angeles and Synagro West, LLC for the management and disposition of biosolids—the nutrient-rich solids produced during wastewater treatment. The Mayor's office, through the City Administrative Officer, submitted the matter for council review in late May 2026. The substantive purpose is to establish an agreement for handling the city's biosolids, likely involving land application, composting, or other beneficial reuse pathways that comply with environmental and public health regulations. The file was referred to the Energy and Environment Committee upon introduction and remains pending in that committee. As of June 12, 2026, the committee scheduled the item for a hearing on June 16, 2026, indicating the matter is moving toward substantive review. No action has yet been taken by the full Council, and the underlying contract terms, cost, and scope have not been detailed in the public activity log. This is a routine procurement matter typical of city service contracts, but biosolids management is a resource-intensive and regulated process that can involve significant environmental and fiscal impacts depending on the vendor's approach and the contract terms. The Energy and Environment Committee review will likely examine whether Synagro West's proposal meets the city's environmental standards and fiscal requirements.

Activity (4)

• 2026-06-16 Energy and Environment Committee approved item(s) .
• 2026-06-12 Energy and Environment Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 16, 2026.
• 2026-05-26 City Administrative Officer; Mayor document(s) referred to Energy and Environment Committee.
• 2026-05-26 Document submitted by the Mayor, City Administrative Officer report dated March 19, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-03-19 Report from City Administrative Officer · report