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Bonner County commissioners consider changes to $194 annual waste fee and sticker policy
Summary
Commissioners discussed the $194 annual residential solid waste fee, sticker distribution and limits, and potential program changes including charging fees at building permit issuance; staff will return with cost data and a proposed fee schedule for a hearing.
Bonner County commissioners and solid waste staff on Oct. 5 discussed possible changes to the county’s $194 annual residential solid-waste fee, the rules for sticker distribution, and limits on extra stickers amid concerns that out-of-county and commercial users are increasing system costs.
The discussion matters because commissioners said misuse of sticker privileges and out-of-county dumping shift costs onto local residents who pay the flat residential fee.
Melissa Galt, operations manager, described current practice: properties with a home-assessed value are charged a $194 annual solid waste fee; residential customers without a home…
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