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Board approves 10‑year host‑fee reduction for Atlantic Waste Disposal
Summary
Sussex County approved a 10‑year amendment reducing the landfill host fee to $2.75 per ton for waste received in excess of 1.19 million tons annually to help Atlantic Waste Disposal be more competitive in future contracts.
Atlantic Waste Disposal (AWD) requested a host fee adjustment to strengthen its competitive position for future waste disposal contracts. The company proposed reducing the host fee by $2.75 per ton for tonnage above the county's current annual figure of 1.19 million tons.
Staff and the County Attorney worked with AWD’s counsel on draft contract language that would implement the requested reduction for a 10‑year period. County Attorney Danielle Powell clarified the effective timing in discussion. The board approved the amended contract addressing the reduced host fee by roll call (Supervisor Fly voted nay on approval at the prior meeting; at this meeting the recorded vote was in favor).
