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Committee approves solid waste rate increases, including $6/ton surcharge bump
Summary
County solid waste staff described proposed increases to the surcharge and transfer‑station rates and higher tire disposal fees; the General Services Committee approved amended surcharge and direct haul fees for 2026.
The General Services Committee approved amendments to Lewis County’s solid waste surcharge and direct‑haul fees after a staff presentation outlining rising disposal costs and regulatory pressures at regional landfills.
A county solid waste staff member identified in the meeting as Tim explained the changes proposed for 2026: “We are increasing that by $6 a ton,” he said when describing a surcharge the…
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