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Tri-county landfill talks put future tipping-fee increases on Baker County radar
Summary
Commissioner Mobley told the board that the New River Solid Waste contract with Alachua County (current tipping fee $30/ton) is set to expire 12/31/2028; Tri-County officials discussed a proposed $47/ton rate for 2029, halted regional recycling services after a vendor change, and are seeking options to avoid steep cost increases.
Commissioner Mobley updated the Baker County Board on recent New River Solid Waste board discussions that could affect county disposal costs over the next decade.
"Right now, that tipping fee is $30 a ton," Mobley said, referring to the current arrangement under the Tri-County contract covering Baker, Bradford and Union counties. He told the board the existing contract with Alachua County is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2028, and…
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