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Waste management workers warn council of understaffing, aging fleet and safety risks
Summary
Waste management employees and supervisors told the April 22 hearing that staffing shortages, overused trucks and limited preventive maintenance are causing safety incidents and high repair needs; commenters asked council to fund higher pay, more staff and better equipment.
Several waste management employees and supervisors addressed City Council on April 22 about staffing levels, fleet reliability and safety concerns in the city’s waste collection operations.
Brandon Goodrich described an overstressed fleet and a shortfall of drivers and mechanics, saying the department operates at or near capacity and cannot perform preventive maintenance during the day. "We are the only mechanic shop with a…
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