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Clark County advances broad site-screening for new transfer station; rail not required but will be considered
Summary
County staff presented a broad-area site screening for a proposed regional transfer station, described siting criteria and an initial public‑engagement timeline, and answered questions about possible rail, barge and truck transport options.
Clark County staff presented an initial broad-area screening and programming plan for a proposed regional transfer station, saying the work will narrow roughly 15 candidate areas to a smaller set for closer study and public engagement.
The county’s project lead, Mike (last name not specified), said the screening will use siting criteria that factor in regulatory, operational and environmental considerations and that prime agricultural land is treated as a pass/fail criterion: parcels identified as prime agriculture are excluded from the screening. “We plan to complete the broad area site screening in December and January and then move on to more outreach,” Mike said during the meeting.
County staff and several committee members discussed transportation options for moving trash and recyclables from the transfer…
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