The settlement relates to operations conducted between 2015 and 2020 by Stericycle’s former Environmental Solutions division, which managed the collection, transportation, and disposal of regulated waste.
A recently held meeting of the Alachua County Commission voted to explore future solid waste management options, including the possibility of developing a new landfill within the county.
The recycling initiative is supported through a partnership between the Livingston County Drain Commissioner–Solid Waste Program and the Livingston County Board of Commissioners.
Sauter called for a formal hearing on dumping to review progress on the issue since a report in October said not enough was being done to enforce existing rules.
The depot, located at 1751 N. Main Street in Prineville, will accept unwanted mattresses and box springs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
According to Connors, making automation has become a more financially sustainable option, as maintaining manual collection would have increased costs by roughly $475,000 to $480,000 per year.