Prince Edward supervisors raise tire disposal fee, add late‑payment rule and end out‑of‑county VDOT waiver

Prince Edward County supervisors approved changes to the county landfill fee schedule on March 11, including raising the commercial tire disposal rate, adding a late‑payment policy and clarifying tipping‑fee treatment for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) material.

The board approved three changes brought forward by solid‑waste staff: increase the per‑ton commercial tire disposal fee from $150 to $175 to match the county’s disposal cost; adopt a late‑payment policy that adds a 10% penalty to delinquent accounts and a 10% APR service charge for accounts 60 days past due and to suspend landfill privileges until accounts are made current; and begin charging VDOT the out‑of‑county tipping fee for waste VDOT brings to the county landfill that originated outside Prince Edward (while continuing to waive in‑county VDOT debris).

Why it mattered: County staff said the changes will reduce net county subsidy of disposal costs, help improve collections and ensure the county is not subsidizing out‑of‑county debris removed by VDOT in neighboring jurisdictions. The board’s action updates fees that staff said had left the county paying more than its cost for some services.

Details and vote: The motion to adopt the amendments carried on a roll‑call vote. Board members who took part recorded their votes in the meeting minutes. The vote also included authorization of the late‑payment process and direction that staff notify VDOT of the change.

What comes next: Staff will update the landfill fee schedule documents, notify customers and adjust invoicing. The county plans to implement the late‑payment policy and begin assessing delinquency penalties and service charges after notification and a transition period.

Ending: The change reflects an administrative effort by Prince Edward officials to align fees with disposal costs and reduce the county’s exposure to unpaid tipping and collection issues.