Waste Management updates Lyon County on Silver Springs transfer station; mid‑June target cited

Feb 19, 2026

Waste Management told the Lyon County Board of Commissioners construction began in January and, with a permit received in January and stamped pre‑engineered plans, is targeting a conservative mid‑June opening for the Silver Springs transfer station. The company said it plans to offer free recycling drop‑off and introduced local operations staff.

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Kim Fleming of Waste Management told the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 19 that the company received a permit to break ground for the Silver Springs transfer station in January and began construction the same month. Fleming said the project’s conservative construction schedule is about 145 days and currently projects mid‑June completion, though the company is pursuing acceleration options "if safe and feasible."

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