Commission sets up solid waste fund

The Jefferson County Commission on Nov. 26 approved a resolution establishing a Capital Improvement Fund for the Jefferson County Solid Waste District.

They did not discuss any related fees that would be passed on to residents. Commissioner Bob Mullen later told The Monitor that they would likely do so early in 2020, and estimated an annual fee increase of $15 starting July 1, 2020.

The state-authorized fund will allow the County to replace and acquire property, facilities or equipment used to collect and transport solid waste that costs in excess of $5,000 and has a life expectancy of five years or more.