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Park County solid-waste budget faces higher recycling costs; board weighing capital replacements

3858028 · June 10, 2025
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Summary

Solid-waste staff told commissioners recycling contractor prices may double and presented capital requests for compactors, roll-off containers and a hook-lift truck; board members said removing recycling would require an extended public process.

Park County’s solid-waste budget drew attention at the June 10 budget workshop after staff reported a large proposed rate increase from a recycling contractor and presented capital replacement requests for compactors, containers and trucks.

Public-works staff said recycling contractor bids appear likely to be higher this year, and the department has budgeted a roughly $90,000 increase that would be…

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