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Montezuma County landfill short about 1,700 cubic yards of rock; officials weigh local purchase and compost rates
Summary
County landfill manager told commissioners the construction of cell 5 is short roughly 1,600–1,700 cubic yards of gravel, prompting discussion of an expedited purchase, a potential special meeting to approve funds, and proposals for food-waste composting rates to encourage city deliveries.
Montezuma County landfill manager Kevin Jarman reported that construction of landfill cell 5 is short approximately 1,600–1,700 cubic yards of gravel and that contractor Kansai is beginning to mobilize equipment off-site. Jarman said the liner work is complete but the county must place the missing rock before the work can be finished and the final fabric installed. He asked staff to get price quotes from local suppliers and to prepare an expedited plan for commissioners to consider.
The shortage also creates operational concerns: Jarman said he has been pumping water under cell 4 for a month and expects snow- and melt-related moisture issues to continue while the fill remains incomplete. He said Kansai could leave a dozer on site if the county can…
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