Deschutes County authorizes coordinated move to modernize solid-waste franchises
Dec 2, 2025
The Board authorized the Solid Waste Department to issue termination notices on longstanding evergreen franchises and directed staff to lead a coordinated, countywide design-and-procurement process with cities to pursue modern franchise agreements and new facilities; board and public comments stressed protecting customers and ensuring fair performance standards.
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Deschutes County commissioners on Dec. 1 authorized county staff to begin terminating long-standing solid-waste collection franchise arrangements in unincorporated areas and to lead a coordinated countywide effort with cities to design and competitively procure modern franchise agreements.
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