Transfer station moves ahead

The long-discussed transfer station project was approved by the Green River City Council Tuesday night.

The project, which was awarded to L.M. Olson, Inc., for $1.97 million, will replace the city’s landfill, which is scheduled to close by the end of June.

Councilman Gary Killpack, while stating he’s in favor of the transfer station, asked why the city doesn’t plan to privatize the city’s trash collection. Public Works Director Mark Westenskow said the issue comes down to the level of service the city can offer residents versus what a private company can offer. The city offers a num...