Court reviews three recycling service models; staff recommends program coordinator option

Jul 29, 2026

County staff presented three options for county-led recycling operations (full program manager, coordinator integrated in environmental office, or part-time support). Staff recommended Option B (program coordinator within the environmental office) as feasible in the proposed budget; commissioners discussed implementation details and service levels.

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Polk County staff presented three implementation options for county recycling services and asked the court to select a structure and funding level.

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