County to complete waste-diversion study by September; no countywide composting planned now

Nov 13, 2025

Commissioner Rafter told the committee the waste reduction and diversion study will finish in September and recommended localized composting programs rather than a single countywide system; implementation costs and options will be determined after the study.

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Commissioner Owen Rafter told legislators the county'9s contracted waste-reduction and diversion study is ongoing and not expected to be complete until the end of September, after which staff will review recommendations and return with implementation options and cost estimates.

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