Putnam County posts final local solid‑waste plan, seeks formal recognition next month

Aug 12, 2026

The county health department posted its final local solid‑waste management plan for public review and plans to seek formal recognition next month; staff highlighted food‑scrap recycling as an initial initiative and credited Savannah Usher for leading the plan.

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Ran Rodriguez (Health Department) told the legislature the final local solid‑waste management plan is posted on the county website for public review and that the county will seek formal recognition next month. Rodriguez said the plan prioritizes steps including the initiation of food‑scrap recycling programs as an early deliverable and asked the body to share the plan with constituents.

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