Borough sets municipal compost loading dates; advance payment required at office, online payments not available this year

Bellefonte staff told council the borough will load compost into vehicles on several Saturdays this fall; the dates announced in the meeting were Saturday, Aug. 23 and Oct. 18, with an additional September date noted but not given in the spoken record. Staff said the cost is $15 per cubic yard and payment must be made in advance at the borough administrative office during business hours. Council asked whether online payment or payment at the compost site would be possible. Staff said an online payment option is unlikely to be available this year because of setup and vendor costs but could be considered for next year; paying by check at the compost site was not planned this year. Staff also said they would post the dates and payment instructions to the borough website if not already published. Council asked about refunds if someone prepays and does not pick up compost; staff said refunds could be provided or customers could come on a later date with a receipt. Staff will finalize posting and office procedures for the announced dates.