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Putnam Solid Waste Authority seeks county partnership for courthouse recycling drop‑off
Summary
Rob Vanater asked the commission to partner on a recycling drop‑off on courthouse grounds, requesting roughly $18,200 for fencing while the Authority will provide bins (~$48,000) and cover weekly hauling (~$3,500/month); commission directed staff to pursue funding and a bid process.
Rob Vanater, representing the Putnam County Solid Waste Authority, asked the commission to partner with the authority to establish a public recycling drop‑off location on the courthouse grounds.
Vanater described a proposed site behind the sheriff’s station with approximately 150 feet of 7‑ft chain‑link fencing and four 20‑ft access gates. He said the authority will purchase four recycling bins at an estimated cost of $48,000 and would cover weekly hauling estimated at about $3,500 per month. Vanater asked the commission to contribute to fence purchase and installation, estimated at $18,200; staff noted Putnam County’s bid limits and recommended a formal bid process for amounts above $15,000.
Commissioners directed the county manager to pursue the funding request and put the project through the required bid process; the motion carried by voice vote. Vanater said Hurricane’s pilot recycling site currently serves 400–500 cars per week on open days and that a centralized courthouse location would be more convenient for west‑side residents.
