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Council sets $30 fee per mattress and box spring, leaves broader landfill-fee changes open
Summary
After extended discussion, East Haven’s council set a $30 flat fee per mattress or box spring for landfill disposal and voted to keep broader landfill-fee changes (by vehicle type or weight) open for further study and public input next month.
The East Haven Town Council voted to amend landfill procedures by establishing a flat $30 disposal fee per mattress or box spring. The vote followed an extended public hearing and council discussion that considered options ranging from a 50% reduction for eligible seniors and veterans to a full waiver, and compared neighboring municipalities’ practices.
The chair summarized the options presented in the packet and said staff recommended a starting point. "If it costs the town $30 to get rid of a mattress, then we charge $30," the Chair said during deliberations. Council members raised enforcement concerns, noting repeat commercial drop-offs from nonresidents and recommending simple administration; the council therefore approved the $30 per-unit fee while keeping broader fee schedule changes under review at a later hearing.
