Pinellas County official outlines solid-waste rate plan after energy contract ends

Apr 9, 2025

Pinellas County solid-waste director told St. Pete Beach commissioners the county expects revenue loss after a long-standing power purchase agreement expired in 2024 and has proposed multi-year rate increases (an 8% proposal this year) to stabilize the enterprise fund.

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Paul Sacko, director of solid waste for Pinellas County, briefed the St. Pete Beach commission on the county’s annual rate recommendation study and the drivers behind proposed increases to tipping fees.

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