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Supervisors authorize notice to raise residential garbage pickup fee amid thin solid-waste fund margins
Summary
Board members heard that the solid-waste enterprise fund is running about a $600 monthly surplus and discussed contributions toward a projected landfill expense; the board approved placing notice for a $1-per-pickup rate increase and will return for further action.
County staff reported the solid-waste enterprise fund is roughly breaking even, running "about $600 a month surplus, which is razor thin." Staff said a projected landfill obligation could require the county to provide about $1,000,000 toward a roughly $2,000,000 total cost; supervisors discussed several fee increase options and the timing for implementation.
After discussion, the board moved to place notice for a $1-per-pickup increase to Robert's pickup (residential collection). The chair called the motion and recorded it as passing 4-0; staff said any final implementation and exact amount will return to the board for a subsequent decision. The motion instructs staff to publish the required notice and return with an ordinance or formal rate-setting action as needed.
