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Resident raises safety and cost concerns after county's new zero‑tolerance cardboard policy at landfill
Summary
A former certified weighmaster told commissioners the solid waste director implemented a ‘zero tolerance’ rule on cardboard in demolition and residential loads without a public education period, creating safety risks and cost shifts for residents and private haulers. County leadership said staff will follow up with more information.
A resident and former certified weighmaster told the county commission on Sept. 8 that a recent Solid Waste policy change — a “zero tolerance” rule for cardboard in demolition and residential trash loads — was implemented without public notice, created safety hazards, and effectively instituted mandatory recycling without public input.
Michael Fay of Spring Hill described operational changes at the county…
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