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Board tables decision on refuse‑hauler contract terminations after haulers cite investment concerns
Summary
The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 tabled deciding when to issue official termination notices for the county’s refuse‑hauler agreements after haulers and some supervisors disagreed over how long carriers need to recoup capital investments tied to state mandates.
The Merced County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 decided to table action on formal termination notices for the county’s refuse‑hauler agreements after a contentious discussion about how to balance contract competition with haulers’ capital investments and the state’s SB 1383 mandates.
Public Works staff had returned the item for reconsideration after haulers requested longer contract terms to amortize equipment investments made to comply with state regulations. Staff recommended issuing a notice in February 2030 that would make the contracts terminate July 1, 2035…
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