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City warns Lancaster County transfer station costs rising as growth increases tonnage and equipment wear
Summary
City and county officials discussed rising operational and equipment costs at the city-operated transfer station, current capacity and load, and the possibility of changing landfill partners or sharing more equipment costs with the county.
City and county officials told a joint meeting that growth in Lancaster County is increasing pressures on the city-operated transfer station, prompting questions about operational rates, equipment replacement and safety for drivers.
Matt Berry, director of sanitation and maintenance for the City of Lancaster, and city staff said the transfer station's operational costs have risen sharply since an agreement began in 2009. City figures presented to the joint meeting show operational costs for the transfer station have climbed from about $279,700 in 2009 to roughly $808,113,370 in the current fiscal year; the city noted that figure covers operation only and does not…
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