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2010 Fees

The following is a list of fees that are charged at the RSWC. Anyone who wishes to bring trash to the RSWC must have a current permit. Permits are good for 3 years.

 

Permits                                                                                         Disposal

Type

Fee

Residential permit$10
Commercial permit (Business)$20

Additional Commercial Permit

(if purchased in the same year as the first permit)

$10

Type

Fee

Disposal Coupons Category 1 - Sedan Vehicles. Including a car load of Yard Waste.$8
Disposal Coupons Category 2 - Larger Capacity Vehicles (station wagons, SUVs, Minivans) Including a car load of Yard Waste.$12

Punch Card - 5 punches

1 punch ($2.40) good for one 35-pound garbage bag/can, 35-pound bag/can of yard waste, or rimless car tire.

$12
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please Note: As of January 1, 2010, disposal fees have changed. Old coupons will be honored until March 1, 2010. 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

3 Tier Flat rates at the weight scales are as follows: 

0-333 lbs.$12
334-666 lbs.$24
666-999 lbs.$36
1,000 lbs. or greater$85 per ton

 

 

MerchandiseCurbside Bin

Material

Price

Recycling Bin$6
Tarp$5
Compost Bin$40
Compost Aerator$6
Compost Turner$10
EMC Shopping Basket$5

 

 

 

Graphic of a commercial haulerHauler Licensing

Type

Fee

Haulers License Application Fee$75
Haulers License Sticker$15

 

 

 
Materials for DisposalTire

Material

Fee

Freon® or other refrigerant$20
Tires (without rims)$2 per tire (limit 10)
Tires (with rims or more than 10)$130 per ton (limit 25)
Yard Waste - by the bag/can$12 Punch Card; $2.40 per punch/bag
Yard Waste - by the Category 1 load$8 - Category 1 Coupon
Yard Waste - by the Category 2 load$12 - Category 2 Coupon
Yard Waste - by Other (pick-up truck, tailer, etc.

3 Tier Flat Fee

0-333 lbs. - $12

334-666 lbs. - $24

666-999 lbs. - $36

1,000 lbs./over - $80 per ton

 

 

 
Uncovered LoadPenalties

Type

Fine

Civil Penalty$50
Uncovered Load Surcharge$10 first offence
$20 second offence
$40 third and additional offences
Returned Check Fee$20