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County outlines operations plan, staffing needs and possible gate fee for new South County transfer station

Yuma County Board of Supervisors · December 1, 2025
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Public Works director Kelly Fricke said the county has secured land and equipment for a South County transfer station, plans a Dec. 15 contract award and estimates opening by July 2026; staff requested support for three new full‑time positions and presented a possible $5 per‑vehicle gate fee to offset approximately $315,000 in additional annual operating costs.

Public Works Director Kelly Fricke updated supervisors on the county’s South County solid waste transfer station project and requested feedback on operating days, staffing and potential user fees.

Fricke said the county secured a 10‑acre site from the Bureau of Reclamation, issued an RFP in October and opened bids Nov. 18; staff plans to return to the board Dec. 15 to award a construction contract. The contractor would have 120 calendar days after notice to proceed; if schedules hold, Fricke…

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