Officials emphasize partnership with North Shore Waste while weighing recycling options

Aug 19, 2026

Several commissioners and staff stressed that an independent analysis is intended to inform—not replace—conversations with North Shore Waste, and urged including the company in scenario modeling and negotiations.

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Multiple commissioners emphasized Cook County's existing working relationship with North Shore Waste while debating whether to hire an outside consultant to analyze recycling alternatives. One commissioner said, "We have a very solid working relationship with Dustin and Barry at North Shore Waste," and argued that data from an independent review should be used to inform partnership negotiations rather than to supplant them.

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