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County, haulers debate dump access and hauling frequency as dumpsters fill
Summary
Contractors and county staff told commissioners the landfill dumpsters are frequently full and that haulers currently "haul twice a week;" the group discussed training, key access for early dumps, and whether county crews should make additional runs to reduce holding and double-handling costs.
Haulers and county staff outlined efficiency and capacity problems with local dumpsters, telling the commission that full containers sometimes force haulers to retain loads until space is available.
One hauler reported plainly, "We haul twice a week," and described occasions when the dumpster site had no capacity, forcing drivers to hold garbage in trucks. Participants said more frequent runs, training county staff to make Monday dumps, or providing haulers with key access could reduce double-handling and the time trucks spend idle. Commissioners discussed whether the county should absorb hauling costs or negotiate different arrangements with town staff to minimize wear and labor costs.
No formal decision to change service frequency was made; the board tasked staff and the hauling contractor to explore options to improve scheduling and to discuss operational fixes with the landfill supervisor (Jim) and town representatives. Provenance: topic begins at SEG 486 and continues through SEG 746.
