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Jefferson County solid waste moves to buy landfill dozer; staff weigh tipping-fee changes for out-of-county haulers
Summary
Commissioners approved a $475,569 purchase of a landfill-grade Caterpillar D6 dozer; solid waste staff also discussed out-of-county tipping fees and possible flat fees for commercial haulers after nearby regional landfill openings.
Jefferson County commissioners approved the purchase of a replacement landfill dozer and heard a broader update on solid-waste operations, including proposals to adjust out-of-county tipping fees.
The board voted to purchase a Caterpillar D6 (landfill package) from Western States CAT for $475,569. Commissioners moved and seconded the purchase during the meeting; the clerk recorded the roll-call vote and directed staff to issue a purchase order. Solid-waste staff said the new dozer has landfill-specific guards and that the county's existing machine is old and nearing the end of useful life; staff plan to redeploy the older…
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