Commission discusses highway litter, possible solid-waste grant and bailer purchase

Feb 27, 2026

Commissioners discussed ongoing trash problems along Highway 69, coordination with KDOT and potential application for a solid-waste grant to buy a bailer (estimated $45,000 request with a 40% match ~ $18,000).

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Commissioners described conversations with area officials and KDOT about cleanup along stretch of Highway 69 and possible participation by an adopted-highway company. The board discussed solid-waste grants due in May and whether a bailer purchase would qualify as a capital expense; staff estimated a $45,000 grant request would require a roughly 40% match, about $18,000.

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