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Washington County landfill expected to open in 2008 At the Washington County Solid Waste Authority's Aug. 13 meeting, Jim McNaughton, Washington County's solid waste consultant, reported that everything is on schedule for the Turkey Trot Landfill. "The proposal is working its way through environmental agencies, fish and wildlife and the Alabama Historical Commission," he said, "It's on track to open in about one year from today." He stated it takes from six to nine months to gather information and submit plans. There will also be one more public hearing. Monday's meeting was also the occasion for the pre-proposal hearing for the collection and disposition of garbage in Washington County. Mc- Naughton said that Advance Disposal System (the company who has the landfill contract) had expressed interest in the garbage collection, also. However, they were not present. Only Seren Ainsworth of Allied Waste Management (who presently provides garbage service) was present. All proposals are due Sept. 10 at noon. At that time, McNaughton will answer questions to prospective providers and the commission may ask questions of them. August 31 is the deadline for written questions to be submitted. There was some concern expressed by Probate Judge Charles Singleton about the charge to the county remaining the same before the opening of the Turkey Trot Landfill as it will be afterward. He said the local landfill would mean a difference of 80 miles for transportation. McNaughton explained that the proposal document he has prepared requires a separate quote for the longer haul before than after when Turkey Trot opens. Chairman Allen Bailey reported a balance of $92,991.70 with an outstanding bill to Allied Waste for $90,504.22. He reported that the authority however, is now standing on its own with no supplements from the county. "The Solid Waste Authority is paying its bills, its employees' salaries benefits," he said. There was discussion of what to charge seasonal homes and hunting camps. Chairman Bailey and Environmental Officer David Kelly said they looked up the original resolution and it stated that second homes would pay full garbage fees; however, Kelly and Secretary John Henry Armstrong both considered the possibility of one-half the fee for standard. The authority is going to continue to look for an equitable solution to this. Judge Singleton told the Authority that the state has agreed to fund for one year a person to assist David Kelly. The person would be shared equally with Clarke County. Environmental Officer David Kelly is continuing to bring delinquent householders to court who do not come in to set up payments or who ignore certified letters. The authority will be taking applications for exemptions for 2008 from September 4 through Nov. 30. Those who believe they qualify can pick up applications at either the Health Department or the Solid Waste office. To quality for an exemption, one's total income must be either Social Security or Disability.
The Solid Waste Authority will meet next on Sept. 10.
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