Board advances Filthy Organics unsolicited composting proposal amid competing offers and debate over process

Sep 22, 2026

The commission voted to advance Filthy Organics' unsolicited proposal to develop an 8-acre composting operation on county land, while nearby private firms urged a side-by-side comparison and questioned fairness. County attorneys explained the statutory P3 (unsolicited) process and staff said a noncompetitive path was previously directed by the board.

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The commission considered an unsolicited proposal from Filthy Organics to design, construct and operate a composting facility on approximately eight acres of county land. Filthy Organics' representatives described the project scope, materials handling and community benefits; at least three competing speakers urged delay so staff could compare alternate proposals.

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