Dive Brief:

• Waste Management sent residents of Delray Beach, Florida a letter addressing its contract with the city.
• In an unusual move, the waste and recycling services company addressed the contract, saying it was "awarded through a competitive bid process."
• The city says the information is not accurate. The city is currently in litigation with Waste Management regarding a contract extension approved by the previous commission last year.

Dive Insight:

The extension is the key element behind the lawsuit. The eight-year, $65 million contract is being fought by the commission who would like to open the bids to other companies.