White County Commissioners are faced with substantial price increases from the contractors who operate the White County transfer station, and that could result in higher fees for those using the facility to dispose of garbage.
During a work session and called meeting Monday, the commissioners were advised that Waste Management, current operators of the waste disposal facility, notified the county that they intend to increase the tipping fee, the amount paid by garbage haulers, from the current $53.86 to $64.00 per ton and the six bag fee paid by residents from $5.00 to $5.50.
The county is also facing increased rates charged by Waste Management for hauling recycling material from the Convenience Center on Hulsey Road.
John Sell, White County Economic Development Director, told the commissioners, “The increase in tipping fees will make us the highest in surrounding counties that operate a transfer station operation.”
Some counties have their own landfill and don’t have the cost of a middleman for trash disposal.
The proposed cost increase is another contentious issue facing commissioners as they try to work with Waste Management. What makes it more frustrating, they say, is there are only a few companies that provide this type of service.
After several minutes of discussion, the commissioners voted to table this item until next Monday when they hold a regular meeting and, in the meantime, explore different options for the county.
