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Commission advances first reading of higher door-to-door trash fees; public works committee backs dumpster rental fee
Summary
The county commission approved a first reading of an ordinance to raise residential and small-business door-to-door trash fees and discussed related public-works measures including a $100 dumpster rental fee and a rise in disposal costs to $50 per ton.
The County Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 3-19-2025-06, a measure that increases door-to-door trash fees for residential and small-business customers, during its regular meeting.
Commissioner David Thomas led committee-level explanations that the measure reflects a needed revenue adjustment after landfill disposal costs rose from $37 per ton to $50 per ton. Committee discussion recommended a $5 increase for residential door-to-door service and a separate $100 annual rental fee for county-provided dumpsters used by some businesses. Commissioner Gulley noted the increase is intended to help replace aging collection cans and cover rising disposal and…
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