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Macclesfield weighs resuming town trash collection; staff favor seeking used truck to cut startup cost
Summary
Public Works Director Benjamin Lassiter told the board resuming town-run trash collection would have high upfront costs for a new truck and recommended seeking a used vehicle; commissioners asked staff to produce cost comparisons and paperwork to evaluate the proposal.
Public Works Director Benjamin Lassiter said town staff are studying the feasibility of resuming municipal trash collection to replace the current GFL contract, but that acquiring a new truck would create a significant one-time cost.
Lassiter recommended pursuing a used truck from nearby jurisdictions to reduce startup costs and stressed the board should review a detailed price breakdown and paperwork before deciding. Commissioner Paula Lewis suggested asking Greenville about donating or selling an older truck, though staff noted large city vehicles may be too big for the town’s needs.
Staff also reported that leaf pickup and pine-straw collection have started and discussed possibly purchasing a leaf vacuum; commissioners asked about the cost of performing new sewer taps in older neighborhoods and requested follow-up on a recently patched hole by the post office.
No formal motion was made to change trash collection at this meeting; the board asked staff to return with procurement options and comparative cost estimates.
