Franklin County approves solid-waste rate increase to offset hauling contract spike

Nov 13, 2024

Solid Waste Manager Gene Ward told the commission hauling costs rose from $30.48 to $53.60 per ton; commissioners approved new residential and landfill rates to be reflected on January 2025 bills and ended free residential drop-offs after Dec. 31, 2024.

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Franklin County commissioners voted Nov. 13 to increase solid-waste collection and landfill fees after hearing from Solid Waste Manager Gene Ward that the county's hauling cost rose under a new contract.

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