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Chesterfield County council approves annual convenience-center fee in second reading
Summary
The Chesterfield County Council approved a Solid Waste Management Plan amendment to replace per-visit charges at convenience centers with an annual fee billed on the tax notice: $38 for county residents and $13 for in-city residents, officials said.
Chesterfield County Council approved a second-reading amendment to the county Solid Waste Management Plan that replaces per-visit charges at county convenience centers with an annual fee billed on the property tax notice.
Council members said the fee will be $38 per year for county residents and $13 per year for residents inside the town/city limits. Michelle, a county staff member who presented a cost example during the meeting, said, "I just added up just 2 bags a week, and it's like $78. So really it's saving you money." Council members said the fee eliminates the need to collect cash at convenience centers.
The motion to adopt the amendment was made by Mr. Ford and seconded by Bishop McClendon; the council approved the measure by voice vote. A staff member indicated the charge will be placed on the tax bill or tax notice. The transcript did not specify an effective date, billing cycle, or further technical implementation details.
The amendment was described in the meeting as a change to convenience-center charging practices rather than a change to service levels. Council members and staff emphasized the change is intended to simplify transactions at convenience centers and reduce the need for staff at those sites to collect cash. The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally or a stated effective date for the fee collection; those details were not specified in the discussion.
