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Sweetwater sets residential brush, demolition fees; contractors directed to use private dumpsters
Summary
After discussion of landfill budget and contractor charges, the board approved a schedule setting first monthly load free for residents and $75 for each additional residential truckload; contractors are expected to use private dumpsters and the city will charge weight/disposal or bill contractors if city picks up commercial loads.
The City of Sweetwater Board of Commissioners approved a revised schedule of fees for brush and demolition pickup that makes the first monthly load free for residents and sets each additional residential truckload at $75, while directing contractors to use private dumpster vendors.
Jessica (staff member) presented background on landfill gate costs and recent budget impacts, noting the city’s landfill budget had increased and that the gates have affected costs. Joanne (staff member) provided options and recommended that contractors pay private dumpster fees rather than use city pickup; she said, “We're recommending for contractors that they have to pay the $400, if they want us to do their loads. That's still cheaper than what they can get…
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