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Kootenai County rolls out cameras and advances Wolf Lodge collection site amid rural haul issues
Summary
County announced purchase of Wolf Lodge Bay property for a future staffed rural collection site, installation of 24/7 surveillance cameras at two rural sites with sheriff access, and noted contractor (Sunshine Recycling) had haul problems during the Christmas week; county emphasized enforcement and public education.
At the Jan. 6 quarterly meeting, Kootenai County Solid Waste described steps to reduce abuse at rural collection sites and to improve service reliability.
Director John Phillips said the county purchased property in the Wolf Lodge Bay area for a future staffed rural collection site. JUB Engineering is preparing plans and contract documents so the county can advertise the project in early 2026. The planned staffed site is intended to consolidate nearby…
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