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Macon County seeks up to $10.5 million in financing to build new landfill cell as current cell nears capacity
Summary
The Macon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved submitting a finding resolution to the Local Government Commission to seek financing not to exceed $10.5 million over 10 years to construct a new or expanded landfill cell after hearing cost and operational options from solid waste staff.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 13 to ask the Local Government Commission to consider financing not to exceed $10.5 million over 10 years to build a new or expanded landfill cell.
Interim Solid Waste Director Jaime Picou presented three options for addressing landfill capacity, including construction of a new cell, expanded transfer options and potential incineration or hybrid hauling arrangements. Picou reviewed estimated operating costs, closure and post-closure monitoring expenses, and land-use alternatives. County Manager Warren Cabe said the bids surprised staff on hauling costs and that a hybrid hauling option might be considered.
Cabe told commissioners the timeline is driven by capacity: "the existing cell is going to be full soon, and we need to be ready when that happens," and recommended the county pursue the ten-year financing option presented in the RFP packet. Cabe said Webster Bank provided the most favorable terms in the June 2025 competitive RFP and staff is prepared to submit the finding resolution to the LGC for review.
The board approved the motion to submit the resolution to the LGC (motion by Commissioner Shields; second by Commissioner Shearl). Cabe cautioned that if the board did not act now, the earliest realistic LGC approval would be in May; seeking approval in time for the LGC's December meeting could accelerate the schedule.
Next steps include submitting required materials to the Local Government Commission and continuing evaluation of hauling and operational options. The motion carried unanimously.
