Council approves biosolids tipping contract at $170.25 per wet ton
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Summary
The council approved a contract with Cyntegro for biosolids disposal at $170.25 per wet ton (estimated 1,700 wet tons annually); funding from FY‑26 landfill tipping fees was authorized.
Chesapeake Beach elected to contract with Cyntegro for biosolids disposal at a rate of $170.25 per wet ton, with staff estimating an average annual volume of about 1,700 wet tons. The council approved the contract during the July 17 meeting; the item was presented as budgeted in the FY‑26 landfill tipping fees line.
Town staff explained the contract price and the annual tonnage estimate during the meeting. Councilors moved and seconded the award; the motion passed with the customary voice vote recorded as “ayes have it.” The contract will be incorporated into the wastewater operations budget for FY‑26 and charged to the landfill tipping fees account.
Why it matters: Biosolids disposal is a recurring operating cost for the wastewater plant; contracting with a disposal vendor fixes the per‑ton cost and allows budgeting for hauling and disposal operations.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract terms and incorporate the unit price into operational planning and the FY‑26 expense tracking.
