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Olmsted County approves updates to solid waste ordinance after hauler testimony

Olmsted County Board of Commissioners · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The county approved amendments to Chapter 3500 to strengthen definitions, record‑keeping, safety protocols and cannabis-waste rules. A local hauler asked the board to consider capping certain licenses; staff and commissioners agreed to follow up.

The Olmsted County Board voted to approve amendments to Chapter 3500 of the solid waste management ordinance after staff presented revisions and local haulers spoke during a public hearing.

Kathy Hall, the county’s environmental resources director, opened the presentation and said the changes strengthen operational standards, clarify points of delivery, tighten record-keeping, codify safety protocols identified during an OSHA audit, and…

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