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Commission approves nonexclusive solid‑waste disposal permit for Elko Sanitation
Summary
Elko Sanitation applied for a solid‑waste disposal permit required by county code; staff recommended standard conditions and commissioners added a nonexclusive condition before approving the permit. Lisa Campos, Elko Sanitation site manager, introduced herself and said the company has served the county for 50 years.
Curtis (Natural Resources/permits staff) presented a housekeeping item: an application from Elko Sanitation for a solid‑waste disposal permit required under county code. He said the code requires permits and that the county had not implemented the process for older providers.
Commissioner questions focused on whether the permit would be exclusive. Commissioners directed staff to add a nonexclusive condition to the permit language to allow competing companies to operate in unincorporated areas. Lisa Campos, site manager for Elko Sanitation, said she spent hours searching for older permits and that the company has serviced Elko County for over 50 years.
After adding the nonexclusive condition and standard operating conditions, the commission voted to approve the permit. Staff will finalize the permit language and issue the permit under those conditions.
