Solid waste fee increase delayed to 2027
Summary
Haulers asked that the already-approved fee hike wait until January 1, 2027, so customers' annual contracts aren't hit mid-cycle. Meanwhile, tonnage is at record levels and cardboard volume is up 20%.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher disposal fees now start January 1, 2027 instead of this year; commercial rates will run $135-$150/ton with the public rate at $160.
Haulers and their customers, who get a full contract cycle before the new rates hit.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Legislature — August 20, 2026
The price increase under the county's Solid Waste Management Rules was pushed back to January 1, 2027.
Public Works Committee — August 13, 2026
Haulers asked that the already-approved fee hike wait until January 1, 2027, so customers' annual contracts aren't hit mid-cycle. Meanwhile, tonnage is at record levels and cardboard volume is up 20%.
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