Garbage & Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting, August 13th, 2026

The Washington County, Oregon Garbage & Recycling Advisory Committee met on August 13, 2026, to discuss solid waste and recycling program updates, with a primary focus on the renewal of the franchise agreement with Recology Oregon Compost, Inc. for operating the North Plains compost facility. Recology representatives presented an overview of their operations, recent site improvements, and future plans including the use of a proprietary additive to accelerate compost processing. The committee reviewed the staff report recommending a 10-year renewal of the franchise agreement, which was favorably recommended by a 6-0 vote to the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also included discussions on code enforcement activities related to solid waste and nuisance complaints, as well as public comments concerning a local golf club's pond dredging project and potential solid waste disposal issues. No new contracts or procurement actions were initiated during this meeting, but the franchise renewal and operational updates are significant for ongoing waste management procurement and service delivery in the county.