Talking trash

County to interview candidates for solid-waste service

The Santa Rosa County Commission will interview the top five bidders that submitted proposals to provide residential solid waste services to the south end of the county beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the board meeting room at 6495 Caroline St., behind the McDonald's on U.S. Highway 90. Proposals for services include garbage pick-up either once or twice per week, weekly recycling, removal of yard debris every other week, and bulk item disposal on demand at the average bid of $51 per quarter. The franchise area generally includes the unincorporated areas of the 32563 and 32566 zip codes.

The public is invited to attend or view the meeting online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/bocc/meetings.html. The meeting will also be posted in its entirety after the meeting at the same link.

The service providers to be interviewed include:
* Allied Waste/Republic Services
* Emerald Waste Services
* Veolia Environmental Services
* Waste Management
* Waste Pro