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Construction and Demolition ordinance revisions

Summary

Some C&D haulers dodge the city's higher tipping fees by dumping at a regular landfill instead of the designated transfer station — and they have to be caught six times before anything happens. Staff proposes a flat fee structure to fix enforcement.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Non-compliant haulers currently avoid higher C&D tipping fees, undercutting the intended system.

✅Who benefits

Compliant haulers and the city's disposal system benefit from a level playing field.

⚠️Who could be affected

Non-compliant haulers exploiting the current fee structure would lose that advantage.

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