Committee weighs hauling options and whether fuel surcharge should apply to recycling

The committee reviewed hauling arrangements for recyclables and other materials. Staff reported Oak Leaf currently hauls scrap metal and CFC units with no service issues; Alter Metal has expressed willingness to resume visits to the facility. "Chad Metzger advised against hauling the materials in-house due to potential liability concerns," according to the meeting record.

Committee members discussed whether the department should haul materials in-house or continue contracting. Kyle Timmons had previously expressed interest in researching in-house hauling but department and contractor comments focused attention on liability and operational complexity. Separately, staff noted that the fuel surcharge for transfer station garbage has increased to 8% and that when the department is charged the higher surcharge the cost is passed along; the committee discussed whether the surcharge should be applied to recycling and demolition materials but did not adopt a new fee policy at this meeting.