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Valley County adopts $25 fee for uncovered loads at transfer station; deputies may issue citations
Summary
The county amended Title 3-5 to authorize transfer-station fees for uncovered loads and adopt Resolution 2026-10 establishing a $25 fee for uncovered loads, with a requirement for signage and public notice before enforcement.
The Valley County Board of Commissioners on June 1 approved an ordinance amendment to Title 3-5 and adopted Resolution 2026-10 to add fees for uncovered loads at the county transfer station.
Staff said the change allows deputies to issue citations for uncovered loads and enables the transfer station to charge a fee for uncovered loads (staff proposed $25). The board discussed notice and signage and directed staff to work with public relations to inform the public before enforcement begins. Transfer-station director Terry Canada participated in drafting the resolution, staff said.
Commissioners moved and seconded the ordinance amendment and resolution and opened the public hearing; no one in the room offered comment. The measure passed on a recorded voice vote and staff will publish signage and implement the fee schedule after a 30-day notice period.
County staff said the goal is to reduce litter and highway safety hazards from unsecured debris on trailers and trucks, and the resolution includes repeat-offender language and references to potential infractions under the county code.
