Commission tables temporary landfill operations agreement while county attorney reviews contract

Sep 1, 2026

Faced with EPD compliance concerns and staffing gaps, staff proposed a temporary agreement with provider 'Ryland' to operate the landfill while an RFP is prepared. The county attorney asked for time to review contract language and the board voted to table the item until Sept. 8.

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County staff briefed commissioners on compliance and staffing shortfalls at the county landfill and outlined a proposed temporary operations agreement with provider Ryland to maintain operations while the county develops an RFP or hires permanent staff. Staff said the landfill budget line for operations is roughly $600,000 in the record and emphasized the need to maintain EPD compliance.

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