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Washington Terrace officials warn county transfer-station changes could raise local costs
Summary
Washington Terrace leaders discussed a county notice ending certain transfer-station arrangements and the arrival of a competing Ogden transfer station, warning the city could lose over $1 million in 2026 unless the region finds a solution. Council asked staff and a subcommittee to gather numbers and return with options.
Mayor Allen and city staff briefed the council on county-level shifts at the Weber County transfer station and a six-month termination notice to Republic that would take effect June 30, 2026. The mayor said the new Ogden transfer station is offering a lower per-ton fee and that, without action, Washington Terrace and other cities could lose significant tonnage and revenue.
"We are gonna lose over $1,000,000 in 2026 if we don't do something and do something right away," the mayor said, characterizing the immediate…
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