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Recology reports repeated contamination at Smith River recycling bins; authority considers ad hoc
Summary
Recology told the board that contamination at the fenced Smith River recycling drop‑off has forced multiple loads to be taken to the transfer station for sorting, imposing costs on Recology. Staff proposed an ad hoc committee to evaluate options including outreach, signage, temporary service changes or a managed transfer station.
Recology representative Chandra Ordway told the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority that the Smith River recycling drop‑off site has repeatedly been contaminated since relocation, forcing several contaminated loads (Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 31 and Jan. 6) to be hauled to the transfer station for sorting and recycling at Recology’s expense.
Ordway showed images of contamination…
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