Idaho transfer station plans expansion

The Twin Falls Transfer Station in Twin Falls, Idaho, is looking to expand and add a new facility, according to a report from local television station KMVT. The reason is that population growth in the area has led to an increase in volume at the transfer station.

The CEO of Southern Idaho Solid Waste Josh Bartlome told KMVT trash volumes have increased by 30 percent in the last three years.

The area’s first transfer station was built in In 1999 and a second second facility was built in 2006. Now a third transfer station is needed, according to Bartlome.

The solid waste authority just received approval to start construction. The increased capacity will likely get the region through the next five to seven years, but long-term a new property will be needed.

The new building is expected to be complete in December. And will accept commercial waste, while the older two buildings will take residential garbage. The facility also recycles metal and tires.