HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re: Transfer Station Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Workshop Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters,County Administrator
From: Eric Kuzma,Public Works Directo
Agenda Date: February 9,2026
Subject: Transfer Station Relocation Recommendation
Statement of Issue: At a joint Board of County Commissioners and Solid Waste Facility Task Force
meeting on January 26,2026,Public Works reviewed the public process by which it was determined that
the County-owned property located near the State Route 19 and 104 intersection was the preferred site of
a new transfer station. Public Works seeks direction from the Board of County Commissioners on
whether to continue the planning process for a replacement transfer station at the staff and Solid Waste
Facility Task Force recommended property.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's& Con's: Planning for the management of solid waste in Jefferson
County for the next 40 years is critical for both public health and economic growth. Public Works has
recommended a site for a new transfer station based on 8 key criteria developed in tandem with the Solid
Waste Facility Task Force that include reducing both operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions,and
service equity. Public Works has also produced a conceptual design that would provide efficient
customer service across all user groups,offer expanded waste reduction and reuse options,and provide
long-term adaptability.
The alternative is continued capital investment in the current facility which Public Works predicts will not
provide long-range capacity needs and would fail to meet the majority of criteria used in the planning
process.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: If the Board supports staffs proposed siting recommendation,
staff will move forward with preliminary design and cost estimating in order to better understand the
fiscal impact and cost benefit analysis of the preferred site.
Recommendation: Discuss Public Works' recommendations,request additional information if needed,
and provide direction to Public Works on whether to advance the planning process at the recommended
property.
Department Contact:
Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager x213
Reviewed By:
02/11
J. 'eters,County Administrator Date