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Graham County renews Vista Recycling roll-off contract with roughly 10% rate increases
Summary
The Board approved a three-year renewal with Vista Recycling for roll-off services at four transfer sites and the fairgrounds, accepting rate rises county staff attributed to inflation and higher hauling costs.
The Graham County Board of Supervisors approved a three-year renewal with Vista Recycling to provide roll-off services at the county's four transfer sites and at the fairgrounds. County staff said the renewal includes an approximate 10% increase in pickup charges and amounts to about $20,000 annually.
A county representative told the board the proposed rate increases vary by location and reflect higher labor, equipment and fuel costs. Examples provided in the meeting record include increased site pickup fees such as Artesia from $150 to $169 and listed similar percentage increases at other locations.
Supervisor David and other board members endorsed continuing the relationship with Vista, noting the company's responsiveness and the operational difficulties of switching vendors midstream. A supervisor moved to renew the contract and another seconded; the chair called the vote and the motion passed.
County staff said Vista had changed ownership recently but continued to provide reliable local service. The county manager recommended the renewal, noting residents value the transfer-site locations and the contract is not a large line item in the county budget.
