Trash and debris removal bids
Summary
The board-funded litter patrol has removed over 46 tons of trash from county roads since late 2025, recycling more than 22,500 pounds and returning about $2,400 to the program. Board members called the roughly $120,000 annual investment well worth it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The board funds the officer position at $120,000 a year, and recycling revenue has returned about $2,405 since 2025.
Everyone who drives county roads, plus work-release participants earning incentives and the highway department, which gets relief from cleanup duties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Solid Waste District Board - Oct 27, 2026
The board-funded litter patrol has removed over 46 tons of trash from county roads since late 2025, recycling more than 22,500 pounds and returning about $2,400 to the program. Board members called the roughly $120,000 annual investment well worth it.
Board Of Public Safety - Apr 8, 2026
The Building Commission asked to open bids for trash and debris removal services, a step toward contracting for city debris cleanup.
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