County landfill reports better compaction, schedules mandatory ADEQ Tier 2 testing

Public Works Director Jason Fosseo told the board the quarterly compaction study at the county landfill showed improved density, and that achieving higher pounds-per-cubic-yard helps preserve airspace, which he described as the landfill's most expensive asset. He explained that the county charges $64 per ton historically and confirmed a board-approved increase to $68 per ton effective July 1, which has so far generated little negative public feedback: “We did that. We haven't had hardly any negative feedback.”