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Court reviews proposed changes to trash‑disposal fees, asks staff to draft new schedule for Jan. 1 implementation
Summary
Magistrates discussed a proposed revision of county trash‑disposal fees — including per‑item charges for couches, mattresses and tires and suggested trailer fees (proposals ranged from $30–$60 or an incremental per‑two‑feet charge). The court asked staff to prepare a written fee schedule for approval and to implement changes Jan. 1.
Gallatin County magistrates revisited proposed changes to the county’s trash‑disposal fee schedule, focusing on fees for bulky items, tires and trailers and on continuing the county’s free Saturday program for residents.
Officials said neighboring counties charge for certain items and that modest per‑item fees (for example $5–$10 for couches or mattresses) and modest tire fees would help cover disposal costs. Several magistrates suggested a graduated trailer fee—one plan discussed was a flat $30 for trailers 12 feet and under with increments of $10 for each additional two feet; another suggestion was a flat $40 minimum. The court also discussed continuing free Saturday disposal for county residents and accepting periodic tire amnesty events to manage heavy tire volumes.
The board agreed to have staff prepare a written fee schedule reflecting the discussion, include the changes in the meeting minutes, and implement the revised schedule effective Jan. 1.
Next steps: staff to draft the revised fee schedule and present it for formal approval at a subsequent meeting; county will continue free Saturday disposal as discussed unless the court votes otherwise.
