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Del Norte transfer station reports increased break‑ins; authority to boost surveillance and work with sheriff
Summary
Authority staff reported recent after‑hours break‑ins at the Del Norte County Transfer Station, including theft of bales of aluminum and a vehicle intrusion; the board asked staff to pursue security improvements and to consider a closed‑session item on site security.
Authority staff told the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority that break‑ins and thefts at the Del Norte County Transfer Station have risen and that the most recent incident involved a vehicle driven into the secured area and removal of baled aluminum.
“We do have surveillance of the folks who've broken in, so I believe we'll be able to pursue based on that evidence,” the authority director said during the director’s report.
Why it matters: thefts and after‑hours intrusions can disrupt transfer station operations, result in lost materials and equipment costs, and expose the county to additional security and insurance expenses.
What staff said: the director reported footage of the most recent break‑ins and said the authority is deploying additional surveillance cameras and coordinating with the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office. The director declined to discuss detailed security tactics in open session but said the intruders established two access points and drove onto the property after hours through areas that were not secured.
Board response: a commissioner asked whether the authority should explore an electronic gate or other physical controls. The director said there are multiple issues to address and recommended discussing some details outside open session; a board member suggested agendizing a closed‑session item on site security at the next meeting.
Ending: staff said they will continue to work with law enforcement and will return to the board with security recommendations; no formal security contract or capital expenditure was approved at the meeting.
