A lot of hubbub was raised after the recent announcement that rural Dallas County residents would no longer have recycling services provided.
Among those alarmed was the Dallas County Board of Supervisors, who were unaware that the service was scheduled to terminate. However, clarification and resolution came at the most recent Board meeting, and recycling will continue moving forward. Dallas County Environmental Health Director Ted Trewin and Metro Waste Authority Executive Director Michael McCoy attended the meeting to discuss the issue and get the ball rolling on a new agreement. McCoy said the County’s contract with Waste Management was set to expire on June 30th, and due to a steep increase in prices Trewin was hesitant to renew it.
The contract price through the end of June was $263.82 per location, per trip, which initially was going to increase to $320 at renewal. After a great deal of discussion with Waste Management, McCoy reported a proposed price reduction to $250 to continue recycling services. The Board found that much more amenable and gave their consensus to work out a new contract effective July 1st, which will be considered at their next meeting. McCoy also noted that the drop off locations will be reduced from six to four, as the Adel and Woodward sites have been vacated. The remaining locations include Linden, Perry, and Redfield, and in Washington Township.
For more information on the Dallas County recycling program, click the link below.