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Socorro officials weigh city-run solid waste program after police chief outlines phased plan
Summary
Chief Robert Rojas outlined a five‑year proposal to transition residential trash collection from Lower Valley Water District to a city-operated program serving about 16,000 homes, with council members expressing interest but making no formal vote.
Chief Robert Rojas, chief of police for the City of Socorro, presented a phased proposal at a special Socorro City Council meeting for the city to operate its own residential solid waste program instead of relying on the Lower Valley Water District.
The plan would begin with curbside service for about 16,000 homes using existing 96-gallon polycarts and could expand over five years to include dumpster accounts and roll-off services. “By taking over solid waste, the City of Socorro can retain revenue locally, offer improved responsiveness and accountability, and build a sustainable municipal operation,” Rojas said.
The proposal included preliminary financial estimates. Using an assumed base rate of $18.35 per month and 16,000 households, Rojas estimated annual revenue of about…
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