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Council approves purchase of 10 refuse trucks as department seeks to shorten rental costs and reduce downtime
Summary
The council authorized acquiring 10 refuse trucks for up to $4.19 million, adding vehicles to the fleet early because of long manufacturer lead times; the purchase includes additional front-end loaders and roll-off trucks to reduce costly rentals.
Solid Waste Director Kervenson (Amy Solowis) told the Clearwater City Council on June 18 that manufacturer delays and long lead times prompted the department to request authorization to acquire 10 refuse trucks ahead of the fiscal year 2026 replacement cycle.
Solowis said the request covers multiple vehicle types — three front-end loaders, two automatic side loaders, one roll-off truck among…
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