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Waco just opened a new trash transfer station to make our city's waste and recycling process way more efficient. It’s a long-overdue upgrade that should keep our local utility services running smoother.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
This upgrade should save the city money in the long run by cutting down on the time and fuel spent hauling trash.
Local residents and city crews will benefit from a faster, more reliable trash collection system.
No groups negatively affected
Neighbors, who have regularly opposed the long-term plans for the new plant, spoke against the annexation during a public hearing Tuesday.
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Opposition from neighbors may surface again at a public hearing Tuesday on the annexation of Chalk Bluff-area where Waco is considering a new wastewater treatment plant in the coming years.
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