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Columbia County raises landfill rates and commissions plan for resurfacing and dirt‑to‑pave conversions
Summary
Commissioners approved landfill rate increases to shore up revenues for operations and a multi‑year expansion plan, and directed staff to return with options for dirt‑to‑pave conversions, right‑of‑way acquisition and DOT coordination after a contentious debate over priorities and district‑by‑district road mileage.
The Columbia County Board approved recommended increases to the county landfill’s rates and asked public works staff to develop a plan for resurfacing and dirt‑to‑pave conversions that addresses right‑of‑way acquisition and DOT funding coordination.
Landfill rates: Public works presented the county’s landfill finances and proposed new rates to improve sustainability of operations and to fund future cell construction. Staff recommended a Class 1 rate increase from $60 to $65.50 per ton (plus the county’s franchise fee for…
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