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Kinston to buy used 2024 Freightliner garbage truck for $210,000 using insurance proceeds
Summary
Council approved purchase of a used 2024 Freightliner rear‑loader garbage truck from Carolina Environmental Systems for $210,000, funded by insurance proceeds from a total loss replacement; staff said the vehicle is in good condition with low mileage.
Public Services Director Steve Miller recommended purchase of a used 2024 Freightliner rear‑loader garbage truck from Carolina Environmental Systems for $210,000 to replace a unit declared a total loss after a January storm. Staff inspected the vehicle and reported 23,500 miles and 1,950 hours of use, describing it as a near‑new, cost‑effective alternative to new trucks that exceed $300,000.
Director Miller indicated the purchase would be funded from insurance proceeds previously allocated by the council and that, if approved, the truck could be picked up the following week so the transaction would close in the current fiscal year. Council approved the purchase unanimously.
