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County says it will enforce flow-control law as hauler complains competitors are not recycling
Summary
A local hauler told the committee competitors are dumping unrecycled materials at county facilities; county staff said flow-control rules will be enforced and transfer station upgrades are underway.
A Sullivan County hauler told the Public Works Committee he has documented competitors bringing waste without separating mandated single-stream recyclables, and urged the county to enforce its flow-control and recycling rules. County staff said they will move to enforce flow-control requirements and described near-term improvements at a transfer station.
“I sent an email on March 25…We didn't hear anything back so that's why we're here tonight,” the hauler, identified in the meeting transcript as Mr. Scott, said. He provided staff-compiled tipping information showing competitive haulers making multiple visits and dumping substantial tonnages, and asserted that some competitors are not recycling while charging lower fees. “We're the ones paying the bills…We're…
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