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Board approves mattress disposal fee hike to cover rising contractor costs
Summary
Facing higher contractor rates after the nearby landfill closure, the board voted to raise the town mattress and box‑spring disposal fee from $10 to $35 to cover recycling contractor charges.
At the meeting, a board member proposed raising the town’s mattress and box‑spring disposal fee from $10 to $35 after the closure of a nearby landfill increased contractor costs. A member explained a recycling contractor would accept collected items for $35 each once the town accumulates sufficient volume; the proposal was presented as a pass‑through of the vendor cost.
A motion to increase the fee was made and seconded and the board approved the change by voice vote. Members discussed logistical items, including updating the town’s website and point‑of‑sale language so customers are charged the correct amount at the time of drop‑off.
The fee change takes effect after staff update billing systems and public communications; the board asked staff to coordinate updates to the town’s website and procedures so residents see the new charge when they arrive at the facility.
