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Indianapolis to begin LRS solid-waste service in January; hazardous-waste ToxiDrop program limited by costs
Summary
DPW told the Public Works Committee that LRS will succeed Republic Services for county solid-waste pickup in January, with a hiring event set for Aug. 7; DPW said ToxiDrop hazardous-waste collections cost about $25,000–$30,000 per event, constraining how frequently the city can host them.
Director Todd Wilson told the Public Works Committee on July 17 that the city is transitioning residential solid-waste collection from Republic Services to LRS and is preparing for operational changes, vehicle delivery and staffing events.
Wilson said LRS will hold a hiring event on Aug. 7 open to current Republic and Waste Management drivers and other CDL drivers. "All trucks are on track to be built and delivered in time for the start of the new services in January," he said. The department is planning cart staging locations and aiming for full cart delivery by early…
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