Committee hears update on illegal dumping, staffing shortfall and need for better communications

May 18, 2026

Department staff reported ongoing cleanup at transfer and demo sites, recurring illegal dumping, a one‑employee yard‑staff shortfall, and the potential need for improved communications including a Facebook page or Starlink‑connected cameras.

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Lisa Bauknecht, Solid Waste Director, told the committee the Solid Waste Department is actively cleaning the transfer station, demo site and metal pile areas but is down one yard worker and that cleanup of illegally dumped materials is consuming staff time.

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