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Dickinson County weighs transfer-station overhaul after Hamm's acquisition by Republic
Summary
County staff told commissioners an acquisition of local hauler Hamm's by Republic has forced a review of trailer availability, tipping fees and whether to convert the current compactor facility to a top-load transfer station; staff presented cost estimates and said the current hauler contract ends July 31, 2027.
Marcus (staff member filling in for county administration) told the Dickinson County Commission that Republic's recent acquisition of Hamm's -- the contractor that supplied specialized compactor trailers -- prompted an evaluation of the county's transfer-station operations.
Marcus said the county currently uses a compactor system with specialized trailers that were largely unique to Hamm's. Replacement trailers are expensive (roughly $125,000 apiece, per staff estimates), and Republic's acquisition creates uncertainty about trailer availability and future terms. Marcus said…
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