Aug 19, 2022

Ellis County landfill rates to increase Jan. 1

Posted Aug 19, 2022 2:04 PM

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

The Ellis County Commission approved increases in landfill fees, which will take affect Jan. 1.

Fees will increase by $5 per ton for construction and demolition and municipal waste disposal and  $25 per ton for special waste.

Over the course of the past few years, the costs to transfer the solid waste, operate the transfer station, maintain the landfill, and to excavate and develop the expansion have significantly increased. Most notably now are the current fuel rates to transport the solid waste to Garden City.

This change should generate about $100,000 in additional revenue per year based on average tonnage. This estimated increase would balance the solid waste enterprise fund for 2023. The budget had been estimated at a $14,000 deficit prior to the change.

Updated Ellis County landfill rates.<br>
Updated Ellis County landfill rates.

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