Cochise County to streamline dump-pass process and standardize transfer-station hours

Public Works Director Jason Fosseo briefed supervisors on operational changes at county transfer stations, including a proposed shift from mass mailings of dump passes to an online/onsite pre-dump certificate model and a proposal to standardize hours at the Double Adobe transfer station.

Fosseo said the county previously mailed roughly 42,000—45,000 dump passes and that about 11,000—1,200 were actually used. To reduce waste and administrative burden, staff proposed a three-month application window during which residents could apply online, by phone or in person at transfer stations to secure their individualized pre-dump certificate. "The beautiful part: there's no mailing," Fosseo said, explaining admin staff would maintain a list and attendants would verify certificates at the scale.

The director also recommended aligning Double Adobe—s hours with other county transfer stations; a board member noted Double Adobe historically had extended hours by prior board action and supported restoring consistent hours. Fosseo said staff will advertise the new pre-dump process broadly (paper notices, Facebook and other local pages) so residents know how to apply.

The RAB supported moving to a streamlined application and staff said the change does not require board approval as an internal administrative adjustment, though the hours change will come back to the board as an action item. No vote occurred at the work session.