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Solid Waste director pitches pilot bulk‑bag pickup and requests crews amid growing demand
Summary
Tony Carson presented the Solid Waste & Equipment Services proposed FY2026 budget, asked for three new residential crews, additional mechanics, a CDL examiner/trainer and roll‑off capacity, and described a pilot bulk‑bag program for small construction or renovation debris.
Tony Carson, director of Solid Waste & Equipment Services, presented the division’s FY2025–26 budget overview to the City Council on July 7, described operational accomplishments and challenges and proposed budget offers that include new crews, mechanics and equipment purchases.
Carson said Equipment Services maintains a fleet of more than 1,300 vehicles and pieces of equipment with a staff of 25 (one current vacancy); the shop achieved an average fleet availability of 94% last year. He listed challenges including frequent changes in OEM repair standards, limited access to manufacturer diagnostic platforms and…
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