The current Solid Waste Transfer Station building, which is located at 5050 West Old Potash Highway, was constructed in 1981 and is no longer large enough to handle the current traffic and/or waste flows.  Customer counts at the Transfer Station have increased by 173%, with a tonnage increase of 124% from FY 2000 to FY 2007.  A study was conducted to evaluate traffic patterns, investigate potential improvement/expansion ideas to enhance operations and allow for present business as well as projected future conditions.  Improvements include a new dumping facility, scales and office area, which are currently in design.   An updated rate study was also part of this investigation. 

The  current cost estimate of this project is $4,200,000 and construction is planned for fall 2022. 

On April 10, 2018, via Resolution No. 2018-94, City Council approved an agreement with SCS Engineers of Omaha, Nebraska in the amount of $60,130.00 for engineering consulting services.

On July 23, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-220, City Council approved Amendment No. 1, to the original agreement, in the amount of $20,890.00 to allow for further research into the Cost of Service & Fee Analysis, as well as a Fee Comparison within the overall regional solid waste marketplace.

On December 14, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-347, City Council approved Amendment No. 2, to the original agreement, in the amount of $412,336.25 to include survey, geotechnical work ,design, the construction bid phase, and permitting for such project.