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Commission adopts uniform solid-waste fee; new rate set at $2.57
Summary
Park County commissioners approved an amendment to Solid Waste District No. 1 that sets a single countywide per-unit fee of $2.57, citing rising fuel and equipment costs and a department operating shortfall.
The Park County Commission on Sept. 3 approved an amendment to Solid Waste District No. 1 to set a uniform countywide per‑unit fee of $2.57.
Public works staff said the recommendation came from the Solid Waste Board after a budget workshop. "They looked at kind of the 3 options we had for moving forward next year and recommended the 2nd option... updating the rates to $2.57," Matt said during the hearing. Commissioners debated the increase, with one noting that the 13% rise will hit elderly and fixed‑income residents hardest but acknowledging that "the price of fuel and price of equipment has gone up." The board and staff framed the adjustment as necessary to prevent the solid‑waste program from falling further behind financially.
A commissioner moved to adopt the fee amendment and the commission carried the motion on a voice vote. The resolution implements a single rate across the county rather than differentiated rates for individual communities, a choice staff said simplifies administration and treats all residents equally. The change will be filed and implemented per the district's statutory process.
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