Who operates the Solid Waste Department and its facilities?
While it is a county department, the Solid Waste Department primarily funds itself through what it charges for tipping fees and the recyclable materials sold to companies for re-use, as well as through state grants. The Material Recovery Facility is publicly owned by the county, but privately operated under contract. The operator is responsible for sorting, processing and marketing the recyclables, plus handling equipment maintenance. The county receives the majority of revenues to offset the costs of processing, while the operator and its employees receive a small portion of the revenue as an incentive for quality sorting and marketing. The Solid Waste Management Board governs the department. Their meetings are open to the public and are usually held at the MRF. Keep an eye out in newspaper legal notices for the dates of these meetings.
While it is a county department, the Solid Waste Department primarily funds itself through what it charges for tipping fees and the recyclable materials sold to companies for re-use, as well as through state grants. The Material Recovery Facility is publicly owned by the county, but privately operated under contract. The operator is responsible for sorting, processing and marketing the recyclables. The Solid Waste Management Board governs the department. Their meetings are open to the public and are usually held at the MRF. Keep an eye out in newspaper legal notices for the dates of these meetings.
