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County staff outline costs, options for green‑waste disposal; no fee relief approved
Summary
Public works staff told supervisors green‑waste disposal at county transfer stations carries substantial costs and that there is no market for many materials; the board directed staff to continue exploring regional processing, chipping, and grant options but did not approve free disposal.
Plumas County public works staff briefed supervisors on the practical and fiscal limits of free green‑waste disposal and described ongoing work to seek lower‑cost processing options and regional partnerships.
Staff explained that most green waste—particularly pine needles and mixed yard debris—has limited commercial markets and that transfer, handling, equipment and labor impose costs. Public works provided…
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