Robertson County approves five-year solid-waste contract; in-county disposal fee rises to $85/ton
The commission approved a five-year solid-waste contract and raised in-county disposal from $60/ton to $85/ton (out-of-county to $100/ton), citing a roughly 38% increase from the hauler and rising monthly disposal costs; the resolution passed by voice vote.
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Randy Wilson, chair of the solid-waste committee, presented Resolution 05-18260-48 to renew the county’s solid‑waste contract for five years and increase disposal and related fees to reflect a 38% rise in hauling costs. Wilson told commissioners the county spends approximately $300,000 a month to send trash outside the county and said changes were necessary to sustain convenience centers and county services.
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