Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Solid Waste topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Solid waste report: landfill life ~34 years; tipping up slightly to 200 tons/day
Summary
Shenandoah County solid waste staff reported a small increase in daily tonnage and estimated the landfill has about 34 years remaining; a fee study and recent equipment investments were presented to the Board.
Shenandoah County solid waste staff told the Board the county is receiving roughly 200 tons of waste per day, a modest increase compared with last year, and that current projections put the landfill's remaining life at about 34 years.
Andy HounsheU, speaking for Solid Waste, said the operation has seen improved efficiency since recent equipment purchases and that Perry Engineering began work in April 2026. He presented a fee study and a revenue sufficiency analysis that showed, "without adjusting fees, the supplementation from the fund balance will double," indicating pressure on the enterprise fund if fees remain unchanged.
Vice Chairman Dennis Morris asked whether the department benchmarks operations against other localities; HounsheU said he does review other localities' approaches. The Board heard photos of new equipment and a summary of recycling changes the department is implementing. The presentation did not include a motion; staff recommended continued monitoring and consideration of fee adjustments in future budget planning.
