Judge Asks Solid Waste District to Take Over Waste Collection Center, Recycling Program in Arkansas

While there is no contract yet, the solid waste district is in talks with Washington County, Ark., about the proposed changes, which would go into effect January 1, 2018.

Waste360 Staff, Staff

August 21, 2017

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County Judge Joseph Wood of Washington County, Ark., has asked the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District to take over the county’s household hazardous waste collection center, a rural recycling program and three employee positions.

While there is no contract yet, the solid waste district is in talks with the county about the proposed changes, which would go into effect January 1, 2018.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. has more:

County Judge Joseph Wood of Washington County has asked the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District to take over the county household hazardous waste collection center, a rural recycling program and three employee positions.

The move may streamline services at the district, according to director Robin Reed.

"In some ways, it could be beneficial," Reed said.

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