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Polk County solid-waste plan advances: organics and glass grants, equipment purchases and timeline
Summary
County solid-waste staff updated the board on two grant projects to improve organics and glass processing, approved purchase of a mini payloader (Ziegler) and Setco tires, and outlined an installation timeline tied to vendor proposals and grant reporting.
County solid-waste staff updated commissioners on two ongoing grant projects intended to improve processing of organics and glass and to position Polk County for upcoming extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements. The board approved purchases of a mini payloader with a reversing fan kit and a set of solid-style Setco tires for use in glass and organics handling.
Why it matters: The equipment and contract work are tied to state and federal grant funding intended to increase the county's capacity to sort and process recyclables and organics. Staff said the projects will help…
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