Columbia Solid Waste Utility to discuss construction for new recycling facility at open house event
Jazsmin Halliburton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Columbia Solid Waste Utility will be hosting an open house Tuesday to discuss the construction of a new Material Recycling Facility.
The open house will be at the ARC on W. Ash St. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is a “come and go” event with no formal presentation, according to a press release from the city.
People who attend will have the opportunity to ask questions, speak with city staff members and submit comments for consideration.
In April, an EF-1 tornado destroyed the MRF building where city employees would sort recyclable material for baling and sale. While the city works toward constructing a new MRF, it will be looking to build a temporary facility to protect recyclables and employees from the weather.
During Monday night’s city council meeting, city leaders discussed an agreement with Federal Recycling for the city to get 50% of the net value of the material after processing and baling costs. The city will not need to make payments to Federal International Recycling and Waste Solutions even if the material value is zero.