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County staff present fleet replacement requests for ER&R and landfill to reduce rental costs
Summary
Public works and ER&R staff proposed replacing frequently rented equipment — including an additional landfill compactor, a haul truck and a drum roller — and listed ER&R replacement needs (pickups, sign truck, water truck); staff said ER&R reserves (~$4.6M) are available to fund replacements but no purchases were authorized at the meeting.
Cowlitz County public works and ER&R staff presented capital equipment requests intended to reduce rental costs and maintain operational readiness.
Solid‑waste staff described renting an articulated haul truck and roller this year at a total rental cost of roughly $27,000 and $25,000 respectively, and recommended purchasing a used or new machine where appropriate. The landfill presentation…
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