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Kane County will remove porta‑potties at three popular trailheads after Labor Day amid rising TRT costs
Summary
Commissioners voted to cancel porta‑potty contracts at three high‑use trailheads (Belly of the Dragon, Sand Caves, Toadstools) effective after the Labor Day holiday and to leave dumpsters in place; the county said TRT‑funded restroom costs exceeded budget and the move is intended to limit ongoing TRT spending while maintaining trash service.
At the Aug. 26 meeting the Kane County Commission voted unanimously to terminate the county’s porta‑potty contracts at three Transient Room Tax (TRT)‑mitigated trailheads — Belly of the Dragon, Sand Caves and the Toadstools — effective after the Labor Day holiday. Commissioners directed staff to keep dumpsters in place and to update public materials to notify visitors about restroom availability.
Staff reported that the county budgeted $80,000…
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