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Commissioners debate next steps after county recycling center closure, propose task force
Summary
After the county closed its public recycling center March 1, commissioners discussed lost revenue and diverted materials (commissioners cited roughly 240,000–245,000 pounds now going to landfill and an estimated $150,000 annual shortfall), and proposed a task force to explore lower‑cost recycling options and equipment disposition.
Todd, the county's resource management presenter, told commissioners the county closed the public recycling center on March 1 and completed packaging and shipment of remaining materials. He also said staff surveyed community needs and may coordinate with cities to find alternatives.
One commissioner described the…
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