Commission raises solid-waste fees after 38% contract cost increase
Facing a roughly 38% increase in hauling costs under a new five-year contract, the Robertson County Commission approved higher solid-waste disposal and brush fees and raised power fees to cover monthly hauling costs; in-county fees rise from $60 to $85 per ton and out-of-county from $75 to $100 per ton.
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Commissioner Randy Wilson presented Resolution 05-18260-48 explaining the county's new five-year solid-waste hauling contract produced roughly a 38% rise in costs and required fee adjustments. "The solid waste disposal fee for in-county waste will increase from 60 per ton to 85 per ton, and out-of-county waste fees will increase from 75 per ton to 100 per ton," he said. Brush fees and power fees were also raised to help cover the county's expenses.
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