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Public and legislators press county on transfer-station fees; DPW recommends rescinding MSW increase, keeps C&D rate
Summary
Public commenters and private haulers criticized county tipping fees and enforcement letters; DPW said the planned July MSW increase will be rescinded and the MSW rate will remain $1.37 per ton while C&D stays at $1.50, and the department plans operational and consolidation studies.
Public comment and committee discussion focused on transfer-station operations, tipping fees and future waste-management strategy, with vendors and residents urging lower fees and a transparent decision-making process about consolidation and diversion.
Several private haulers and business owners criticized the county—or higher tipping fees and the recent issuance of certified letters to haulers. "Our customers should not have to pay the highest tipping fee in the state because of government mismanagement," Reber Karting owner Brandon Reber told the Legislature. Another hauler said quicker payment methods and higher…
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