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Supervisors approve plan to extend county convenience centers to seven days; funding and staffing to come from general fund
Summary
The board supported a plan to open county waste convenience centers seven days a week, approving an extension and directing staff to identify funding; staff estimated about $80,000 annually and adding four part‑time employees.
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 2 approved moving forward with extending hours at the county’s waste convenience centers to seven days a week and authorized staff to identify appropriate funding from the general fund.
County staff provided an initial cost estimate of approximately $80,000 annually to cover additional hours and staffing; during the discussion staff and supervisors clarified that the proposal would add four part‑time employees (one supervisor earlier stated eight, then corrected to four). Board members debated timing and budget sources, with some urging that final implementation be tied to the next operating budget cycle or use of unobligated/reserve funds for a one‑time start.
Why it matters: Extending operations is intended to reduce illegal dumping and better serve residents, particularly in parts of the county with limited access or heavy weekend demand. Supervisors representing eastern and northern districts urged timely action to address overflow and convenience issues cited by residents.
Board action: The board voted to move forward with extending hours to seven days and to identify appropriate funding, with several supervisors saying they would support using unobligated general‑fund balances if necessary.
What’s next: Staff will return with refined revenue and expenditure projections to include in the operating budget discussion for the next fiscal year; implementation was discussed as an option for fiscal 2026 operating budget timing if funds are approved.
