The City of Crockett Council meeting on April 26, 2023, highlighted a significant transition in local waste management services as Pineywoods Sanitation has been acquired by Live Oak Environmental. Mayor and council members discussed the implications of this change, emphasizing continuity in operations and service quality for residents.

Since November 1, 2020, Pineywoods has managed the city’s transfer station operations and debris collection. The acquisition by Live Oak Environmental, which also includes other regional family-owned operations, aims to maintain the successful practices established by Pineywoods. The Mayor reassured the council and community that all existing agreements with Pineywoods will remain intact under the new ownership.

Key points from the meeting included the confirmation that employees, vehicles, and operational agreements will continue as before. Live Oak Environmental has committed to enhancing employee benefits, which is a positive development for the workforce. The city will not be renewing a lease but rather assigning the existing lease to Live Oak Environmental, effectively transferring the operational responsibilities while keeping the Pineywoods branding intact.

This transition is expected to ensure a seamless continuation of services for Crockett residents, with the familiar Pineywoods logo still visible on trucks and equipment. The council expressed optimism about the future of waste management in the city, highlighting the importance of stability during this change.