Larimer County Commissioners join forces with Republic Services to build and operate a new landfill near Wellington that will replace the existing landfill on Taft Hill Road. The Coloradoan reports the public-private partnership requires Republic to design build, fund and operate the landfill – and close it at the end of its life, a century from now. The two would then split the costs on a new recycling center. The county is responsible for all improvements to the new landfill, including roads leading to the facility. All county landfill employees would also be offered jobs at Republic. Several years ago, the county estimated a new landfill would cost $65 million. For more on the public-private partnership, visit https://www.coloradoan.com/.
