Washington County to raise solid waste and road fees; out-of county dumping ends

Washington County’s historically lower solid waste fees have made life more affordable for residents –but also left the county vulnerable to out-of-county contractors taking advantage of cheaper rates. That’s about to change.

 A public hearing on new and increased user fees at both Washington County Road and Bridge and the Solid Waste Department is scheduled at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15, during the Washington County Commissioners’ regular weekly meeting. (See the legal notice on page 8 of today’s issue of the Signal American.)