Dan Hurley (Public Works director) and Jeff Orlandini (Waste Management Division manager) briefed the board on Dec. 9 about options for closing the Glenwood Transfer Station and building a new transfer station. The briefing referenced a Good Company stakeholder analysis and outlined operational, siting and financing tradeoffs.

Staff summarized stakeholder feedback gathered in 2019 studies and follow‑up interviews: users want separated recycling flows to make recycling pickup easier and to reduce queue conflicts between commercial and residential customers. Orlandini presented a conceptual layout that separates recycling entry and exit from general waste traffic and accommodates commercial haulers if sited in West Eugene.

Cost estimates for a modern Glenwood replacement were wide: Orlandini told the board a conceptual construction estimate range could be as low as the mid‑$30 millions and as high as $57.7 million, depending on footprint and service choices (e.g., single‑stream commingled recycling and commercial hauler accommodation). Staff discussed alternatives including two smaller stations in opposite sides of the metro area or enhancing existing transfer stations (Veneta, Creswell) while losing central access.

Commissioners asked about financing mechanisms. Hurley said transfer stations are typically supported by a system benefit fee (SBF) collected through transfer stations and the Short Mountain landfill and that the county currently lacks a dedicated capital reserve; in the short term a bond financed against fee revenue could be a means to build a new facility. Commissioners also asked about property‑value and redevelopment opportunities for the existing Glenwood site and whether Springfield might host a new facility.

No decision or appropriation was made; staff said additional analysis and coordination with cities (Eugene, Springfield) and potential funding options would be needed before the board would consider a capital project.