Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Solid Waste topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Solid-waste director outlines grants, hazardous-waste costs; court approves solid-waste budget items
Summary
Pulaski County's solid-waste director reported on grant opportunities, household hazardous waste collection costs (about $55,000 in April), and an absence of a county tire collection until fiscal year 2028; the court approved solid-waste items and the proposed budget.
Pulaski County Fiscal Court received a report from the solid-waste director and approved requested solid-waste items and a proposed budget update.
Danny (solid-waste director) told the court he is pursuing grant opportunities including recycling, compost and household hazardous waste grants to offset program costs. He said the household hazardous waste collection held in April cost the county about $55,000 and that the county will not host another tire collection event until fiscal year 2028. Danny recommended applying for available grants next spring to help cover such events.
Danny also requested approval for a site at Gilmo 59 Sandage Spur in Eubank, which the court approved by motion. He said the county has increased revenue from materials sales by contracting with neighboring counties and described outreach efforts (social media and coordination) that boosted participation in recent events.
What happens next: solid-waste staff will apply for grant funding where eligible, schedule future events consistent with grant cycles and manage the approved site and budget items.
Representative quote: "It cost us $55,000 this past April to have that," (Danny), referring to the household hazardous waste collection.
