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Resident delivers petition urging Floyd County to keep recycling program under county management
Summary
A public commenter said she collected 312 signatures at two recycling sites and reported that "over 1,600 names" support keeping the county recycling program and keeping Floyd County Solid Waste Management in charge; commissioners acknowledged the comment and noted a finalized Teamsters contract with the Road Department.
During the public-comment portion of the Oct. 7 meeting, Susan Lockhart addressed the Board of Commissioners about Floyd County's recycling program. Lockhart said she visited the Grant Line and Galena recycling sites for 15 hours over three days and collected 312 names on a petition. She also stated there are "over 1,600 names of people that want to keep the Recycling program" and asked that Floyd County Solid Waste Management continue running the program.
The meeting minutes do not record a response from county staff or a formal board pledge on the request; the entry records only Lockhart's petition and request. Separately, Commissioner Frank Loop reported that the Teamsters contract with the Road Department "was finalized," and Commissioner Jason Sharp praised the Road Department, saying it "does a fantastic job and is glad they accepted the contract." The board adjourned following routine approvals.
Lockhart's petition and the public comment place the recycling program on the public record; the minutes do not indicate immediate board action on the petition or a staff report in response.
