San Benito County - Integrated Waste Management - Regular Meeting - 6/24/2026

The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force held a regular meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing extensively on solid waste management programs, grant updates, and long-term planning. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on grant-funded projects such as water refill stations, mattress recycling, and paper procurement compliance. The meeting also covered the non-exclusive franchise fee audits and the upcoming Recology annual rate adjustment public hearings. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to evaluating potential transfer station sites, including cost estimates ranging from $10 to $20 million, environmental considerations, and zoning challenges. The task force discussed the denial of landfill expansion and the need to explore alternative disposal strategies, including transfer stations and regional partnerships. Additionally, the group reviewed the 5-year Integrated Waste Management Plan and coordinated with CalRecycle on compliance and disposal capacity requirements. The meeting concluded with the approval to consolidate two ad hoc committees into a single regional agency governance and franchise review ad hoc committee to streamline franchise agreement negotiations and governance discussions. The meeting included motions passed to proceed with this consolidation and to continue coordination on solid waste management strategies and procurement activities.