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Landfill and recycling tonnage rises; county tracks diversion rates
Summary
Public works reported a year-over-year increase in total intake (about 463.76 tons) and highlighted industrial C&D gains and variable recycling markets; commissioners discussed capacity and state designation thresholds.
Public works staff (S7) briefed commissioners on landfill and recycling statistics for the prior year, reporting total intake up about 463.76 tons compared with a slow 2023 baseline. The landfill's average daily tonnage stands near 17.22 with a maximum of 20; staff warned consistently exceeding the maximum could change the facility's state designation and require additional permitting or oversight.
The report noted increases in industrial construction and demolition (C&D) tonnage (about 850,000 pounds added in the year) and a mixed picture on recyclables: cardboard was roughly $40 a ton while markets overall remained depressed. Staff said the county takes some out-of-county material and therefore calculates a city-only diversion rate to better reflect community performance. Commissioners asked staff to monitor trends and flagged the need to watch the "20" average tons threshold so the county can coordinate with the state if designation changes appear likely.
No formal action was taken; the report will inform budget and operations planning.
