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Broadwater County weighs replacing aging canisters and rebuilding transfer station; 40-yard canisters quoted up to about $17,000 with lids
Summary
Board members reviewed the poor condition of several 20/30/40-yard canisters, discussed repair versus replacement, and heard that a new transfer station at Cedar Street could cost in the low millions. Staff estimated roughly six canisters are near end-of-life and discussed options to phase purchases through the CIP to avoid operating deficits.
Board staff gave an extended briefing on the condition of the county's canisters and heavy equipment and urged the board to consider phased capital purchases.
Joe Rath (staff) said about six canisters are unlikely to be serviceable over the next six to 12 months. He described structural failures including worn lift pins, cracked A-frames, bowed sides, damaged lids and seized rollers. Repairing tops and screens could cost roughly $1,000 per unit, and many lids are too damaged to salvage. New 40-yard canisters were quoted from the vendor (Olympus/Olympic sales in Fargo) at about $12,000 without lids and roughly $17,000 with lids; shipping and lead times were raised as complicating factors. Staff said some 30-yard cans can nest for shipment but the 40-yarders do not stack and therefore have higher transport costs.
The discussion expanded to heavy equipment and the transfer station building. Staff described concrete floor deterioration, rebar exposure, and past load and bridge limitations at the Cedar Street transfer station. One staff member estimated a new transfer station footprint at Cedar Street could cost a minimum of $4'0 million. Board members discussed grant opportunities that have helped neighboring counties and considered funding via the county's CIP. Staff recommended prioritizing two 40-yard canisters and one 30-yard can to support both rental revenue and operations, and suggested phasing additional purchases over subsequent years to avoid running the operation into a deficit.
Board members asked for a detailed financing plan and directed staff to bring cost breakdowns and options for the next meeting.
