Director: PCA requires brokers; county will seek broker and boost outreach to increase recyclables

Lisa Bauknecht said the department distributed a pricing sheet and noted a procurement constraint: "PCA only works directly with brokers, so the department would need to find a broker to work with PCA on recycling pricing." Bauknecht said a broker would obtain best available pricing, provide release numbers and coordinate pickup dates.

The department will research broker options and increase outreach and promotion to encourage residents and businesses to bring more cardboard and other recyclables to the facility. No procurement decision or contract award was made at the meeting; staff will report back with findings.