Rural Container Sites and Redway Transfer Station
Humboldt County
Summary
Recology wants out of the southern container sites contract; the board continued the public hearing while public works negotiates with two interested replacement companies. Supervisors warned that closing rural sites like Blocksburg and Whitethorn means more roadside dumping.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Solid waste operations are self-funded through disposal fees, tipping fees and franchise fees — no general fund ask.
Rural residents in southern Humboldt who rely on container sites for legal waste disposal.
Users of the container sites and Redway Transfer Station wait for clarity on proposed fee changes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — October 6, 2026
Recology wants out of the southern container sites contract; the board continued the public hearing while public works negotiates with two interested replacement companies. Supervisors warned that closing rural sites like Blocksburg and Whitethorn means more roadside dumping.
Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026
The hearing on amendments to solid waste container sites and the Redway Transfer Station was continued again to a date uncertain.
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