Rawlins County hears landfill misuse, equipment cost concerns and tables contractor extension request

Oct 31, 2024

County staff reported recurring landfill trailer misuse and that compactors cost $300,000–$400,000; Miller & Associates and commissioners declined to grant a three-week extension to contractor Cahoj's without daily logs of work and agreed to review submitted documentation at the next meeting.

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Rawlins County commissioners on Oct. 31 were told a recycling trailer at the Herndon site is being misused and heard that landfill compactor equipment runs in the $300,000–$400,000 range, prompting discussion of grants and trade options. The board also reviewed a contractor request for extra time and payment tied to road project work and tabled an extension pending documentation.

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