Jefferson County commissioners responded to public pressure Monday and allowed Skookum Inc. to continue handling the county’s recycling.
But they expressed displeasure with how the company, which hires the developmentally disabled, operated in the past.
The vote to have county staff negotiate a contract with Skookum Inc. was unanimous, if hesitant.
Skookum competed with DM Disposal Co. Inc.
The public works department recommended DM Disposal — which doesn’t stress hiring the developmentally disabled — for the contract.
“We want to hold Skookum’s feet to the fire,” said Commissioner Glen Huntingford, R-Chimacum.
Huntingford said Skookum’s past performance left much to be desired.
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