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County approves hazardous‑waste disposal estimate after illegal paint dumping
Summary
Moffat County accepted a $15,672.22 estimate from Clean Management Environmental to remove seven illegally dumped barrels of automotive paint and other waste; county staff said Road and Bridge contained the leaking barrels and the county will continue to investigate the illegal dumping for possible restitution.
Moffat County commissioners approved accepting an estimate from Clean Management Environmental to remove several barrels of automotive paint and an oil‑and‑water mixture illegally dumped on county property.
A county emergency management presenter (name not stated in the record) reported crews discovered seven rusted, leaking barrels on Aug. 26 near a wetland on County Road 103. County Road and Bridge staff contained the leaking barrels and stored them pending disposal. The county solicited estimates from three firms; two estimates returned were below the formal bid threshold. Clean Management Environmental quoted $15,672.22 and ATCO Environmental quoted $22,425; the county recommended Clean Management’s estimate because it includes furnishing overpack drums to safely contain damaged barrels.
The emergency management presenter said disposal could occur about 10–12 days after approval and that county personnel will package barrels into overpacks before pickup. He said the county is investigating the source of the seven barrels and will seek restitution if the responsible party can be identified. Commissioners voted to accept the recommended estimate by voice vote.
