OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A special called meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was held on March 23 to reassess the contract that was being proposed for a new Solid Waste Collection Service. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the city eventually having their own trash service and how that could impact the contract.
In December of 2025, councilmembers voted to reject a bid from Stinky Pinky Inc. which was in line to become the city’s primary residential solid waste service. Since then, bids for service have gone out again, with the city entering into a temporary contract with GFL to ensure continued collection of trash in the city.
Councilmember proposes changes to bid, brings up revenue opportunity
During the special called meeting, John Campbell proposed that the council adjusts the bid that has been released, instead creating a three-year contract for solid waste collection services as opposed to the current five-year contract so the city can fast track establishing their own service.
“This is a chance that we can put more revenue into the City of Oak Grove,” emphasized Campbell, saying that they rely heavily on taxes for revenue. He has been vocal in the past about investing in a paid fire department for the city, adding that their own solid waste service would give them the ability to have direct control…