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Panama City orders study of transfer station and issues citywide apology after holiday trash delays

City of Panama City Commission · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Following holiday collection delays and public complaints, the commission authorized a study of a possible transfer station paid from environmental services reserves and approved a citywide apology; motion passed unanimously.

The Panama City Commission on Jan. 13 directed staff to study the feasibility of a local transfer station to improve trash-collection efficiency and approved a citywide apology for missed holiday pickups, after public comments highlighted months-long frustrations.

Commissioner Josh Street and other commissioners described large backlogs and inconsistent pickup times after holiday schedule adjustments created a surge in…

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