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Lee County delays vote on updated solid-waste plan after public comments on curbside service
Summary
After hours of public comment and staff briefing, the Lee County Commission opened a public hearing on a proposed 10-year solid-waste management plan, heard complaints about the current privatized curbside contract and billing arrangements, and voted to table final action so staff can gather more public input and follow-up information.
The Lee County Commission opened a public hearing on an updated 10-year solid-waste management plan and then postponed voting after extended public comment and staff presentation.
A consultant for Lee County, Eric Sanderson of CDG, summarized the draft plan and said the update follows the state labama Solid Waste and Recycled Materials Management Act and outlines county waste-reduction, recycling and disposal strategies. Sanderson asked the commission to accept public comment and forward the plan to ADEM after any revisions.
The hearing drew several residents who contested the county—ontract with a private vendor and the…
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