Trash Transfer Stations Considered on West Side

A LOT OF SOLID WASTE’S OPERATIONS IN ALBUQUERQUE COULD NOW BE RELOCATED TO THE CITY’S WEST SIDE. THAT’S SINCE MAYOR KELLER SCRAPPED THE IDEA OF LOCATING A NEW GARBAGE TRANSFER STATION IN THE NORTH VALLEY NEAR EDITH AND COMANCHE. THE CITY’S NOW LOOKING TO CREATE TWO NEW SOLID WASTE FACILITIES. THE WEST SIDE OPERATION WOULD ALSO HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.

THE NEW FACILITIES WERE DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL’S FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MONDAY. COUNCILOR BRAD WINTER WANTS MORE ANSWERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE NEW PLAN.

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