Public Works proposes weekday transfer station access and new bulk-item process

Public Works reported that oversized bulk items left at the curb have damaged collection trucks and proposed two changes: issuing door tags or stickers when items are too large for curbside pickup, and opening the transfer station to resident self-haul during weekday business hours under a permit system.

Councilor (name not specified) said the bulk-item problem has caused truck damage and that door tags would remind residents to call for extra pickup. The proposed weekday access to the transfer station would allow residents to haul large items themselves at lower cost; Public Works staff would check loads onsite to prevent hazardous or prohibited materials from being dumped.

The proposal includes issuing permits through the Public Works office and station staff verifying loads during drop-off. Councilor Row (name in transcript) described the measure as a potential cost-saving and safety step. No formal motion or vote was recorded on the proposal during the meeting; it was presented as a report and possible program change for Public Works to pursue.