Solid Waste Management Committee - August 13, 2026

The City of Salina Solid Waste Management Committee held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and ongoing projects related to solid waste management. Key procurement-related discussions included the status update on the landfill scale house project, with Votes Construction selected as the prime contractor. The committee reviewed operational improvements aimed at increasing efficiency, such as the new scale house to reduce bottlenecks and the management of construction and demolition (CND) landfill cells. They also discussed potential future capital improvements, including the possibility of establishing a dedicated glass recycling area, which would require budget considerations and permitting. Additionally, the committee approved updated goals for the solid waste management program, which will be submitted to the state. No new contracts or bids were awarded during this meeting, but ongoing vendor relationships, such as with Hometown Waste and Lowe's for recycling and resale efforts, were acknowledged.