Police jury approves $50 liquidated‑damages assessment after contractor refuses bulk‑waste pickup

The Solid Waste Committee voted to assess liquidated damages against the refuse contractor after a household at 517 (corrected address) placed bulk demolition material at the curb and the contractor refused collection.

Committee members said the resident contacted Waste Depot, which declined the pickup because the contractor asserted the material fell outside the contract scope. Solid Waste staff said the contract contains a 24‑hour response provision and a 72‑hour window after verified notification for the contractor to collect bulk waste; failure to collect within 72 hours can trigger liquidated damages. Committee members said they have repeatedly requested the contractor attend meetings and respond to pickup location challenges and noted a continuing lack of responsiveness.

A motion to assess liquidated damages was made and seconded in committee; the minutes record Motion by Mr. Pahnhill, second by Mr. Blanton, with the motion carrying (one recorded nay). The minutes state liquidated damages are $50 per missed pickup and that the assessment will be applied to the contractor’s billing per contract provisions.