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County officials brace for transfer-station cost jump after landfill fee rise
Summary
Commissioners were told a nearby landfill will raise its tip fee from $42 to $54/ton next year. With the county hauling roughly 8,500 tons annually, the higher rate could add about $102,000 in disposal costs; commissioners discussed spreading increases across commercial/C&D users, searching for nearer landfills, and possibly amending the budget.
The transfer station manager (referred to in discussion as Josh) told commissioners the county currently pays about $42 per ton for disposal and that Butler County plans to raise its rate to $54 per ton next year.
Using the county’s approximate annual tonnage of 8,500 tons, commissioners calculated the difference would approach $102,000 in added annual disposal expense. The manager said contractual lines also must cover fuel and frequent truck repairs, which have risen this year.
Board members discussed options to limit the burden on residential ratepayers, including spreading part of the increase to construction-and-demolition (C&D) customers, adjusting commercial fees, and seeking other landfills despite geography and haul distances. The manager said he was contacting other landfills but noted travel times could increase turnaround by an hour or more.
Commissioners directed staff to supply a more detailed tonnage breakdown (C&D vs. municipal solid waste), current fee schedules, and options to amend the transfer-station budget so the board can decide whether to increase rates, reallocate costs, or use reserves. No formal motion or vote occurred at the session.
Why it matters: A sustained $12/ton increase could materially affect the county’s transfer-station fund balance and push some costs to taxpayers or businesses if not absorbed by revenues or savings elsewhere.
