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Council adopts resolution raising Prairie Hill Landfill tipping fees
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 25-02 to amend the Prairie Hill Landfill schedule of fees; council members discussed a roughly $3 per-load increase and noted stepped-up enforcement including cameras to check loads.
The City Council adopted Resolution 25-02 amending the Prairie Hill Landfill schedule of fees, raising tipping fees for certain waste categories.
A council member explained the change as an increase of roughly $3 per load for the affected categories: "So much it's basically $3 per time increase. They each charge dollar 29 or something like that," the speaker said during discussion, referring to new rates for designated landfill pits. Council members clarified that fees paid to the state (for some categories) remain separate from local charges.
Council members also noted enforcement steps at the landfill. One council member said staff had begun checking loads and that cameras are in place to monitor incoming trucks; "that's good because that's never been done," a speaker said, describing previous gaps in load checks and cover enforcement. Staff said they have scheduled daily staffing to begin picking up outside areas and will address littering problems caused by wind.
A motion to adopt the resolution carried on roll call with council members recording affirmative votes.
The resolution updates the landfill's fee schedule and increases certain tipping fees; operational changes noted by staff include greater load monitoring and scheduling staff to address litter and outside areas.
