Sep 5, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardWalla Walla County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed a Cost of Service Analysis for the local landfill, which recommended a 6.5% annual rate increase for the 2025-2029 period to ensure cost equity. Discussions covered historical rate adjustments, regional tipping fee comparisons, and future rate presentations to the City Council. The committee also addressed green waste pricing strategies, upcoming grant application requirements, and the financial and operational implications of new state organics management laws, including the significant capital costs associated with future infrastructure needs.