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Commissioners set trash‑card price at $70 and cap bags at 10 after debate
Summary
Following extended discussion about misuse of trash cards and service costs, the commission adopted a motion by voice vote to raise the trash‑card price to $70 and limit each cardholder to 10 35‑gallon bags per visit.
Commissioners debated changes to the county trash‑card program after staff presented year‑to‑date card sales and concerns about residents and visitors bringing excessive trash loads. Staff reported $101,540 collected to date from trash‑card sales and noted the program helps offset transfer‑station fees but does not fully cover costs.
After discussion about potential bag limits and whether to raise the card price to $70 or $75, a motion was made on the floor. "I'll all motion our all motion is $70 with a limitation of bags, 10," the commissioner who moved the motion said. The motion specified the limit would apply to 35‑gallon bags. The chair called for a second and then a voice vote; commissioners voiced assent and the chair announced the motion carried.
Commissioners debated implementation details such as how to educate the public, whether to require proof of residence and how to limit trailers or large loads. The commission instructed staff to begin public education well ahead of the next card sales period and to return with operational proposals if adjustments are needed.
