Franklin County begins negotiations with Waste Management over transfer station operations

         Franklin County Commissioners this week said they will begin negotiations with waste management before extending the companies contract to operate the transfer station at the county landfill.

That contract allows Waste Management to transport local solid waste out of the county for disposal.

Waste Management has operated the service for the past 15 years – the extension would allow them to continue for another 5.

Commissioners said there are some issues they would like to hash out first.

Commissioner Cheryl Sanders said she has received some complaints about the transfer station not being open during posted times which has caused some problems for local garbage companies.

The board is also concerned that because of recent increases in tipping fees that the county is not earning enough money from the service.

The board has asked Solid waste Director Fonda Davis to begin the negotiations and if he can reach an agreement with Waste Management to then open the service up for bids from other companies.

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