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Brooksville council orders new garbage truck and switches solid-waste disposal to Hernando County landfill
Summary
Council directed the Department of Public Works to buy a replacement garbage truck and move solid-waste disposal from Heart of Florida (Sumter County) to Hernando County, citing vehicle wear, route time and staff productivity; motion passed 4-1.
The City of Brooksville City Council voted 4-1 to direct the Department of Public Works to purchase a new garbage truck and to change the city's solid-waste disposal contract from Heart Of Florida (Sumter County) to Hernando County. Councilmembers and DPW staff said the change would shorten hauling time, reduce wear on trucks and free crews for more in-city work such as debris pickup and vehicle maintenance.
DPW Director Richard Weeks summarized routes and…
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