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Pelletier tables trash-contract renewal while staff reviews alternatives
Summary
Facing an auto-renewing Waste Management contract, commissioners tabled a renewal vote to allow staff time to review the contract and explore alternatives, including a local hauler that offered lower monthly rates.
The Town of Pelletier discussed its municipal trash contract at the March 9 meeting and moved to table renewal while staff reviews the agreement and solicits alternatives.
Staff reported the town is currently under an annual contract that automatically renews in July and explained canceling midterm would incur a penalty equivalent to six months of average bill times two. A representative mentioned a Swansboro-based hauler offering month-to-month service at $78 per month as a possible local alternative.
Commissioners instructed staff to review the existing contract language to confirm renewal and cancellation windows, and they voted to table action on the renewal until April to allow staff time to reassess options and report back.
Next steps: staff will review the contract and present findings at the April meeting; no change to service or provider was approved at this meeting.
