Recycling costs and landfill lifespan
Summary
Recycling now costs the county about $1.7 million a year, and a $41.63-per-ton tipping fee could recover roughly $850,000. Stopping recycling would shorten the landfill's life — currently about 37 years remaining — while expanding waste diversion could add 15 years.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $850,000/year in potential fee revenue; a new landfill would cost an estimated $375 million to replace.
Landfill longevity and avoided new-landfill costs benefit all county solid waste customers.
City residents could see higher waste rates if the tipping fee is passed through.
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