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County and city discuss rising tipping fees and transfer-station needs; possible transport alternatives examined
Summary
Public works and county officials told the joint meeting the current transfer-station agreement and disposal rates are under review; county staff expect tipping fees to rise possibly 10–20% and are evaluating bypassing the transfer station to reduce costs but will consult the city before decisions.
City Public Works Director Justin Johnson and county officials updated the joint Lewiston City Council and Nez Perce County Commission on June 17 about sanitation and transfer-station arrangements, saying existing agreements and long-flat tipping fees are under review amid rising costs.
Johnson said an updated transfer-station use agreement has been drafted and is under county review. He told the meeting the city is considering updated disposal rates from its vendor…
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