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Residents press Lee County Commission for transparency, challenge curbside contract during solid-waste hearing
Summary
At a public hearing on Lee County's 10-year solid waste management plan, county consultant Eric Sanderson outlined the plan's goals while multiple residents accused the county of creating a curbside monopoly, questioned contract terms and asked for more transparency and accountability. No action was taken tonight.
A public hearing on Lee County's updated 10-year solid waste management plan drew sharp criticism from residents on Jan. 26, with several people accusing the county of favoring a single curbside contractor and asking the commission for more transparency about contracts and costs.
Eric Sanderson, environmental practice leader at 3 Notch Group, presented an overview of the plan and said it was developed to meet Alabama's legal requirements and to guide county decisions about waste generation, recycling, facility needs and projected volumes over a decade. "A solid waste management plan is a comprehensive planning document that outlines how a county will reduce, manage and dispose of its solid waste over a…
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