# September 21, 2026 Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Commissioners held a meeting on September 21, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and contracting related to solid waste management services. The county received seven bids for residential garbage and recycling collection franchises, with staff recommending renewal of contracts with incumbent providers Republic Services and GFL Environmental despite some lower bids from competitors like Anchor Disposal and Carolina Trash. Commissioners debated the franchise model, considering options for allowing residents to contract independently for trash services, and discussed potential amendments to the solid waste ordinance to accommodate such changes. The meeting also addressed mental health service funding and staffing needs related to upcoming Medicaid changes, with approval granted for additional time-limited positions funded through state supplemental funds. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for privately funded bonds for the Burlington School's activity center. The commissioners agreed to further explore solid waste franchise options and to revisit the contract decision at a future meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Policy
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [September 21, 2026 Commissioners Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlUgaHhCyt4) - AlamanceCountyNC