County attorney to draft code updates and negotiate new solid-waste agreement after review

Jun 18, 2026

County Attorney identified gaps between the existing solid-waste franchise agreement, county code and actual practice; commissioners directed staff to prepare procurement and solid-waste code amendments and to negotiate a new agreement with Hardee County Disposal that reflects current services.

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County Attorney Sarah Johnson told commissioners the county’s current solid-waste agreement and ordinance contain inconsistencies and gaps — including unclear exclusivity language for roll-off and commercial containers, lack of clarity about C&D (construction and demolition) or recycling, and missing procurement steps for subsequent renewals. "The agreement also should have been amended to accurately reflect what services were or were not being provided," Johnson said, recommending both code updates and a new agreement that documents current practice.

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