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Blue Ridge Resource Authority approves FY26 budget, adopts CIP; no tipping fee increase for city
Summary
Council received a report that the Blue Ridge Resource Authority adopted its fiscal 2026 budget and a 2026–2030 capital improvement plan at its recent meeting; the authority adopted tire fee increases but did not raise general tipping fees.
Lexington — At the May 15 Lexington City Council meeting, Councilmember Smith reported that the Blue Ridge Resource Authority (BRRA) met May 12 and adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget and a 2026–2030 capital improvement plan.
Smith told council the adopted BRRA budget did not include an increase in general tipping fees, but that the authority did adopt increases to tire disposal fees. No further details on the amounts or schedule of tire fee changes were provided in the council meeting report; council members had no follow‑up questions at the May 15 meeting.
Why it matters: BRRA budgeting and fee decisions affect waste‑management costs for residents, contractors and the city; changes to tire disposal fees may affect local disposal costs and practices.
Next steps: City staff and the authority will implement fee changes per BRRA procedures; council did not take any action at the May 15 meeting beyond receiving the report.
