Solid waste fund projects $347,900 surplus; staff proposes $2/ton tip‑fee increase
Dana reported the solid waste fund is revenue‑positive with a projected net city benefit of about $347,900 for 2027, attributed in part to ending a previous AWS buy‑in. Staff proposed raising the commercial tip fee from $93 to $95/ton (effective March 1) to narrow spreads with nearby rates and deter cross‑jurisdiction dumping.
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Dana presented the solid waste budget and described a strong revenue position: "The revenues are $7.65 and change... net revenue projected 2027 for the city of 347900 and 15 dollars," he said, summarizing the department's estimates that show revenues exceeding expenses. Dana explained that the $145,000/year buy‑in fee to Aroostook Waste Solutions (AWS) that began when the city joined the regional arrangement ends after eight years; 2027 is the ninth year and that buy‑in payment drops off, improving the city's bottom line by about $105,000 versus 2026.
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