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Clay County approves land‑gas monitor; solid waste director reports recycling, leachate and staffing improvements
Summary
The board approved purchase of a QED GEM 5000 gas monitor for $19,345 and heard a Solid Waste Department update that highlighted household hazardous waste tonnage, reuse/distribution, leachate management, a new compactor and a successful freon‑removal program.
The Clay County Board on March 11 approved the purchase of a QED GEM 5000 landfill gas monitor for $19,345 and received a comprehensive Solid Waste Department update.
Director Corey told the board the county’s 15‑year‑old landfill gas monitor could not be upgraded and that staff obtained two bids; the QED unit was chosen although its bid was slightly higher because it matches the county’s existing unit type (used by the county’s consultant) and stores data internally—advantages for field use in cold weather. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) recommended the purchase.
Corey reported 2024 highlights for the Solid Waste and Resource Recovery Center…
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