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Commissioners weigh temporary fuel surcharge at Brown County landfill
Summary
Brown County commissioners discussed a temporary fuel surcharge to cover higher diesel costs at the county landfill, asked staff to compile recent tonnage and billing data, and discussed a possible 90-day trial rather than a permanent rate change.
Brown County commissioners discussed a possible temporary fuel surcharge on landfill customers as diesel prices push hauler costs higher, and asked staff to return with recent tonnage and billing data to shape a time‑limited proposal.
Chair (S3) opened Item 3, the “solid waste fuel surcharge,” saying the county’s aim was not to profit but to recover added hauling costs. Commissioner (S1) noted that the county’s hauler had…
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