County approves emergency replacement of Winnie site compactor; additional electrical work remains

Jun 9, 2026

After discovering an electrical hazard at the Winnie solid waste site, the court approved ordering a new compactor and moving forward with emergency repairs; the compactor cost was cited at roughly $48,825 and additional electrical work around $80,000.

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Chambers County Commissioners Court on June 9 approved emergency procurement steps to replace a failed compactor at the Winnie solid waste site after staff reported an electrical condition that made the existing machine unsafe.

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