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Greene County moves to raise tire-recycling fees, refer new rates to Citizens Committee
Summary
Officials recommended raising passenger-car/light-truck tire fees to $4, increase handling charges for rimmed and specialty tires, stop accepting rear tractor tires, and referred the proposal to the Citizens Committee with a public hearing set for May 27 on Resolution 2026-SW-02.
Greene County trustees moved Tuesday to refer a proposal to increase tire-recycling fees to the Citizens Committee and to advertise new rates before a public hearing scheduled for May 27 on Resolution 2026-SW-02. Chair (speaker 1) said the changes respond to rising disposal and fuel costs and would take effect only after the required advertising and public hearing process.
The board’s recommendation would raise the passenger-car and light-truck fee to $4 and raise handling charges on tires left on rims to $7, the trustees said. For semi and certain specialty tires the recommendation sets a $9 fee and $16 when accepted on rims. The board also proposed no longer accepting rear tractor tires at district collection points; members said dealers or commercial outlets should handle those disposals.
Committee member (speaker 3) advocated round-dollar pricing to simplify transactions, saying, “We might as well just round it up to 4.” Chair described the operational constraints that informed the recommendation, including that raising prices requires 60 days’ notice and that accepting tires at the old price during that period can produce losses.
The board discussed a separate billing dispute with the district’s tire hauler, which charged $5.50 on two recent loads despite contract terms indicating a lower rate. Chair said he has asked the hauler to reimburse the overcharge or apply the difference to the next invoice and that staff will review the invoices to determine an adjustment. Staff member Matt (speaker 6) confirmed the district will pay $3.50 per tire going forward unless the Citizens Committee advises otherwise.
A motion to refer the proposed rates to the Citizens Committee and to authorize advertising at the proposed rates pending the committee’s formal response passed. The Citizens Committee is expected to report at the next meeting, after which the board will hold the advertised public hearing and take final action on Resolution 2026-SW-02.
The meeting concluded with the board confirming the May 27 public hearing date and adjourning.
