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Council debates outsourcing solid‑waste service and sets broader rate review for committee of the whole
Summary
The council reviewed proposals from outside haulers, heard a split among members on outsourcing the city's trash collection, and agreed to move a detailed discussion of solid‑waste rates and enterprise‑fund finances to the next committee of the whole.
The Virginia City Council spent significant time on Feb. 25 discussing whether to negotiate a contract with an outside hauler and how to address rising solid‑waste costs. After public comment and a committee presentation, councilors debated beginning contract negotiations with a private company that responded to the city’s request for proposals.
Councilor Miley summarized the committee's review and said staff received two proposals to provide solid‑waste and recycling services. “New Orleans was the cheapest,” Miley said during council discussion, noting that a written quote is not a binding contract but can inform later decisions. The committee recommended beginning negotiations with a private vendor identified in the packet…
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