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County staff brief commissioners on MDA-backed granulator project to recycle HDPE pesticide jugs
Summary
Daniels County staff said a granulator container for recycling HDPE pesticide and liquid jugs is expected in late March; the Montana agency (MDA) will reimburse eligible utility and infrastructure costs and staff will solicit contractors for a concrete slab and small uninsulated hut at the solid-waste site.
County staff told commissioners Nov. 17 that a granulator container project — intended to process HDPE pesticide and similar jugs — is expected to arrive in late March. The project is being organized with state assistance; staff said the Montana agency (MDA, as referenced in the meeting) will reimburse initial utility and infrastructure costs so long as they meet program guidelines.
Commissioners discussed locating the grinder and a small uninsulated personnel hut near the solid-waste shop and whether an existing hut could be reused. Staff said the county’s responsibilities include identifying and contracting a local contractor to pour a concrete pad and run utilities; some initial bids and contract language will be collected and the county attorney reviewed a draft agreement.
Staff and contractors described operational details: the grinder sits in a container, inspectors (identified as Carly Davis for the MDA in the meeting) will check materials for contamination, and accepted materials will primarily be HDPE jugs (rinsed, caps/labels removed). Large chemical containers require separate handling through chemical companies.
Next steps: staff will solicit bids for slab and hut work, consult MDA about reimbursable items, and return contract pricing and site details for commission approval.
