BEND, OR -- Deschutes County Solid Waste Director Timm Schimke told county commissioners yesterday La Pine Disposal, known as Wilderness Garbage & Recycling has been sold to Republic Services. Schimke says under county code the person buying the franchise must have the experience, assets and the means to carry out the service. He says obviously Republic Services is well qualified to take over. Karin and Stewart Martinez have owned Wilderness Garbage & Recycling since 1984.