Solid waste director clarifies responsibilities

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter During the August 9 meeting of the Ville Platte City Council, Pat Derouselle, executive director of Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission, wanted to clarify to the public the responsibilities of Evangeline Parish Solid Waste. The commission oversees all garbage collection for the parish, paid for with a 1-cent sales tax. They oversee the dump sites and pick…