Summary
The town nearly doubled the annual solid waste fee from $154 to $270 because the old fee covered only about 55-65% of the $6.1 million it actually costs to collect trash for 22,000-plus households. The property tax rate stays at 22.7 cents. A former commissioner spoke in favor of the transparency; residents should expect the new fee on July tax bills.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Households will pay $270 a year — about $22.50 a month — for trash, yard waste and recycling, up from $154.
All residents get a fully funded solid waste service with transparent pricing tied to actual costs.
Fixed-income seniors and lower-income households bear the largest burden from the $116 annual increase.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Board - Jun 2, 2026
The town nearly doubled the annual solid waste fee from $154 to $270 because the old fee covered only about 55-65% of the $6.1 million it actually costs to collect trash for 22,000-plus households. The property tax rate stays at 22.7 cents. A former commissioner spoke in favor of the transparency; residents should expect the new fee on July tax bills.
Town Board - May 19, 2026
The town's $139.2 million proposed budget keeps the tax rate at 22.75 cents but raises the solid waste fee from $154 to $270 a year and adds 19 new positions. The PAVE Act 1% sales tax will fund road and sidewalk projects starting July 2026.
Town Board - May 4, 2026
The town's $139M proposed budget keeps the property tax rate at 22.75 cents but raises the solid waste fee to $270 and adds 18 positions including full-time firefighters and an in-house electric department. Public hearing May 19, adoption June 2.
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