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Sanitation contracts and transfer‑station upgrades under review as recycling costs and contractor requests rise
Summary
Public Works staff told the council the city will pursue a contract amendment with its hauler, keep a modest rate increase in the draft budget, and plan design work for a transfer‑station floor replacement; councilors also raised the option of targeted recycling surcharges or opt‑outs.
Lewiston staff informed the City Council on May 30 that sanitation operations are largely contracted, that a transfer‑station floor upgrade is planned, and that the city is negotiating contract amendments with its hauler.
Public Works Director Dustin Johnson said sanitation services are provided under contracts with SDI (collection), DeSoto County Landfill (disposal), and Clearwater (composting). He told the council staff are working with attorneys to draft an…
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