Commission Meeting - August 20, 2026

Dickinson County Board of Commissioners · August 20, 2026

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Solid-waste management RFP and county options discussion

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2:12 → 35:30(33m 18s)

Commissioners and staff discussed issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for solid-waste management to learn market costs and options. Speakers raised concerns that hauler tipping fees could rise sharply in 2027 (estimates cited around $75–$120/ton), discussed options to 'cherry pick' services such as household hazardous waste and electronics, and explored the feasibility and startup costs of running more services in-house (equipment ~$740k cited, plus staff and capital). Participants noted contractors (Republic, others) have not reliably replied to county outreach and that neighboring counties

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Dickinson County commissioners discussed issuing an RFP for solid-waste services and explored whether the county should run more landfill operations, received a Register of Deeds presentation asking for technology and staffing support, and held and adopted the FY2027 budget with a reduced mill levy.

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