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Montezuma County shifts biosolids landfill fee to per‑ton basis; consent agenda approved
Summary
During a three‑item consent agenda the board approved converting the landfill biosolids fee from $15 per yard to $16.67 per ton, based on certified scale weights and an average truck weight of about 9 tons; motion and vote were unanimous.
Montezuma County commissioners approved a three‑item consent agenda on Dec. 16 that included a modification to proposed landfill fees: changing the biosolids charge from $15 per yard to $16.67 per ton.
The presiding commissioner said county staff recalculated the fee using recent truck weights and the landfill's certified scale; staff reported the average load is roughly 9 tons. Under the revised approach, customers pay by measured tonnage rather than by estimated yardage. An unidentified commissioner moved to approve the consent agenda with the biosolids fee change; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
The board recorded the consent agenda approval and did not expand discussion on the other two consent‑agenda items during the meeting. Staff will update fee schedules and billing procedures to reflect the per‑ton charge.
