# October 19, 2026 Commissioners Meeting Live Stream

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on October 19, 2026, focused primarily on the county’s residential solid-waste and recycling collection RFP. Seven companies responded, and county staff recommended Republic Services for franchise Areas 1 and 2 and GFL Environmental for Area 3. Staff reported that the proposed rates would reduce residents’ costs by $7.18 per month in Areas 1 and 2 and $5.09 in Area 3 compared with current pricing; rates would be fixed for the first two years of the five-year agreement. Republic cited a blended monthly rate of $31.50 for Areas 1 and 2, while GFL cited $32.50 for Area 3. Public speakers also advocated for Anchor Disposal and Meridian Waste, disputing how bids should be compared and emphasizing price, service, and community contributions. By a 4–0 vote, commissioners approved the staff-recommended providers for a first reading, with a second reading scheduled for November 2; final approval was not taken at this meeting. Commissioners also approved a solid-waste ordinance hardship exemption on its second vote, allowing residents with qualifying service or health concerns to seek permission to use another licensed hauler.

Other business included opening and closing a public hearing on the 2027 schedule of values, with no public comments; staff requested that adoption return on November 2. A Rescue Unit representative asked the county to consider a countywide service district, estimating an average cost of about $7 per property owner annually. Commissioners expressed support for considering the request and discussed seeking municipal contributions, but took no funding action. Public comments also raised concerns about library committee appointments and asked about the former Western Electric property.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [October 19, 2026 Commissioners Meeting Live Stream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox103GKnYO8) - AlamanceCountyNC