(KNZA)--A new contractor has taken over solid waste hauling services for Brown County.

The Brown County Commission at their July 31 meeting approved assigning the contract to GL Keim, LLC, of Fairivew, effective August 4th.

Smith and Sons Trucking, of Everest, had been providing the service, but decided to pursue another opportunity.

Solid Waste Director Don Pounds said Gary Keim has agreed to fulfill the contract under its original terms.

The contract runs through April 30, 2026.

Solid waste from the Brown County transfer station is hauled to landfill near Perry, operated by Hamm Inc.