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Patrick County Board approves 1% transfer-station rate increase to offset rising disposal costs
Summary
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors voted June 8 to raise the transfer-station disposal rate by 1%, increasing the per-ton charge from $69.25 to $69.95 to help cover looming contract increases with Republic Services.
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved a 1% increase to the transfer-station disposal rate on June 8, raising the charge from $69.25 per ton to $69.95 per ton. Transfer Station Manager Scottie Hylton told the Board the change is intended to "help offset anticipated future cost increases associated with our contract with Republic Services," and that the modest adjustment would reduce the need for larger future increases.
Board discussion included an initial motion to raise the rate to $70.00 that failed for lack of a second; a subsequent motion to accept the 1% increase as presented passed unanimously. The Board and staff framed the increase as a proactive step to maintain financial stability for solid-waste operations and to smooth anticipated transportation and disposal cost pressures.
