Solid Waste Management Committee - February 12, 2026

The City of Salina's Solid Waste Management Committee meeting on February 12, 2026, focused extensively on updates and operational reports related to waste management services. Key discussions included the design and urgent need for a new scale house at the landfill due to structural corrosion, with contingency plans for scale failure. The committee reviewed annual accomplishments such as community education initiatives, staffing updates, and the successful annual plan update. Detailed reports on sanitation operations highlighted trends in waste collection, recycling, and household hazardous waste (HHW) services, noting a steady increase in customer participation and tonnage handled. The landfill tonnage report indicated increased commercial and residential waste, with considerations about out-of-county waste and potential fee adjustments to sustain landfill operations beyond 2031. The committee also discussed the zero waste initiative, including diversion efforts and funding secured for facility expansion. Additional topics included scrap metal recycling, tire disposal events, and community engagement strategies to improve awareness and participation in recycling and HHW programs. Overall, the meeting emphasized maintaining and improving waste management infrastructure, financial sustainability, and community education to enhance environmental outcomes.