Sanders Co. Commissioners will consider refuse fee increases

The Sanders Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, to consider amending the refuse district non-typical fee schedule.

The Board of Commissioners believe, per MCA § 7-6-4013, it to be in the best interest that the current fee schedule should reflect current costs to Sanders County and to accurately depict the value of its services provided.

According to the Sanders County Refuse District, the cost of transporting its trash to Missoula averages $60,000 per month. It also reported it hasn't increased these non-typical fees in 10 years.

Non-typical refuse fees are for items other than household waste. Non-typical items include tires, couches, chairs, painted wood, carpet and others.

For more information, contact the Sanders County Refuse District, PO Box 519/1111 Main Street, Thompson Falls, Montana 59873 or call 406-827-6942.

Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the commissioners prior to a hearing if received by the Sanders County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to a hearing.

The meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Conference Room in the county courthouse in Thompson Falls.

All meetings and hearings of the Board are handicapped

accessible and if accommodations are necessary, please advise the Commissioners’ Office at 406-827-6942.