Residents press board on solid-waste fee; treasurer outlines collection limits and options

Apr 22, 2025

During the citizen comment period at the April 22 Southampton County meeting, residents criticized the solid-waste management fee and unpaid delinquencies; the county treasurer explained legal collection limits, current collection rates and options for payment plans and judgments.

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Resident speakers used the April 22 public-comment period to press the board about the county's solid-waste management fee, unpaid delinquencies and whether older residents qualify for relief. Treasurer Lynette Edwards responded with collection statistics, legal limits and options for taxpayers.

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