Summary
The landfill needs major equipment (a compactor runs about $1 million), and staff proposed fee hikes for mobile homes, undocumented large tires, commercial electronics, and contaminated loads, noting the county's $85 solid waste availability fee hasn't changed in eleven years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposed fee increases would raise landfill revenue; equipment purchases could reach $1 million.
The landfill fund, keeping it self-sustaining without general fund help.
Residents and haulers disposing of mobile homes, large tires, and commercial electronics will pay more.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Nov 2, 2026
The county is exploring whether to run its landfill as an enterprise operation. That could change how landfill services are paid for — and potentially what residents and businesses pay in fees.
Board of Commissioners - May 20, 2026
The landfill needs major equipment (a compactor runs about $1 million), and staff proposed fee hikes for mobile homes, undocumented large tires, commercial electronics, and contaminated loads, noting the county's $85 solid waste availability fee hasn't changed in eleven years.
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