Alas the many smart and decent people here mostly want to mind their own business, leaving "public business" to the greedy, arrogant, and stupid. Those of us with sense cannot afford to leave public business to those without.
Ed Riley, Chairman of the SWA for 30 years, is the architect both of the practical mess, and of the SWA's secretive style of operation. He rejected every suggestion and opportunity to prolong the life of the landfill by adopting lawful usage-sensitive rates which would encourage people to recycle and reduce waste. David Henderson is his protege and chosen successor. LEYZOREK Quote
The passage you provided reflects a local public critique regarding the management and governance of the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) in West Virginia.
Context & Key Background
The Entity: The Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) oversees public waste management, green box collection sites, and the county landfill.
Key Figures:
Ed Riley: A longtime member (and former leadership figure) of the Pocahontas County SWA who recently resigned from the board in March 2026.
David (Dave) Henderson: The current SWA Chairman who succeeded Riley in leading board deliberations.
Core Issue: The local landfill is reaching capacity and facing imminent closure. This has triggered public debate over how to handle future waste disposal, including:
Transfer Station vs. Direct Hauling: Decisions surrounding contracts with private vendors (such as Allegheny Disposal) to build a transfer station versus hauling trash to neighboring counties.
Fee Structures & Recycling: Debates over how to fund future operations, whether through flat annual "green box" fees or variable, usage-sensitive rate structures to encourage waste reduction and recycling.
Governance & Transparency: Tensions between community members advocating for open public input and the board’s decision-making process during critical transition phases.
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