Fort Hayes grounds manager asks Ellis County to waive branch-tipping fees

Jan 14, 2026

Brendan Ibarra, Fort Hayes grounds manager, asked the commission to waive landfill tipping fees for routine branch disposal, saying the program has been free for about six years and fees would strain the program’s tight budget; the commission asked staff to add the item to a future meeting agenda.

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Brendan Ibarra, Fort Hayes grounds manager, asked the Ellis County Commission on Jan. 13 to waive landfill tipping fees for routine branch removal, saying his program has had free access for about six years and that charging would “be a strain on our tight budget.”

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