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County board expands rural recycling, backs federal interchange planning grant and approves multiple local requests
Summary
On Feb. 11 the Deschutes County commissioners approved expansion of curbside commingled recycling for distant‑rural Republic Services customers (estimated $6/month increase), authorized a $5.25M BUILD planning grant submittal for a US‑97 interchange at Deschutes River Woods, approved a road‑name assignment and several budget and support letters, and accepted Cannabis Advisory Panel FY27 recommendations.
Deschutes County commissioners on Feb. 11 approved a package of administrative and infrastructure items that the board and residents described as incremental but consequential steps for county services and safety.
Recycling expansion: The board voted to adopt Board Order 26‑003 to expand curbside commingled recycling to distant‑rural areas served by Republic Services. Solid Waste Director Tim Brownell said producer responsibility funding created under the Recycling Modernization Act and a producer group (Circular Action Alliance) will cover capital costs (carts and some vehicles), allowing a proposed $6 per month increase for affected households. The service would be every other week beginning after July 1, 2026; households could downsize garbage service to offset the cost. Dozens of distant‑rural residents, including…
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