Summary
Private haulers are collecting fees from customers while stacking up county disposal credits worth $150,000-plus each, some waste may be coming from outside the county, and unverified residency cost about $47,000 in yard debris fees. A revised ordinance targeting July 1 is in the works.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reforms could recover an estimated $126,000 a year plus uncollected disposal fees.
County taxpayers through better cost recovery.
Waste haulers who may lose credit rollovers and pay reduced credit values.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 6, 2026
The county is considering charging private haulers a disposal fee for residential waste. AOK Sanitation's owner says that would double-tax residents who already pay for solid waste services through county taxes, and could increase illegal dumping. The board agreed to review before acting.
County Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 6, 2026
Private haulers are collecting fees from customers while stacking up county disposal credits worth $150,000-plus each, some waste may be coming from outside the county, and unverified residency cost about $47,000 in yard debris fees. A revised ordinance targeting July 1 is in the works.
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