Larimer County Begins Negotiations with Republic Services on New Landfill

A public-private partnership has formed between Republic Services and Larimer County, Colo.

Officials and the company have committed to diverting 50 percent of waste from landfills by 2030. A new landfill will be constructed in the northern part of the county.

Republic acquired locally-owned Gallegos Sanitation just two years ago. It will take on all costs associated with building and operating the new landfill, as well as closing it at the end of its life. The company will split the cost of a recycling center with the county.

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