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2012 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:  1 time disposal for waste contained in your vehicle.$8
Disposal Coupons Category 2 - Larger Storage Capacity Vehicles (SUVs, Minivans, Etc.):  1 time disposal for waste contained in your vehicle.$14

Punch Card - 5 punches

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

$12
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

0-333 lbs.$14
334-666 lbs.$28
666-999 lbs.$42
1,000 lbs. or greater$85 per ton

 

 

MerchandiseCurbside Bin

Material

Price

Recycling Bin - 18 gallon$8
Recycling Bin - 22 gallon$12
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 - per additional vehicles$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 from Residents - by the bag/canNo Charge
Yard Waste from Business or Commercial Hauler - by Other (pick-up truck, trailer, etc.)

$40 per ton

 

 

 
Uncovered LoadPenalties

Type

Fine

Illegal Dumping Fine$50 minimum
Uncovered Load Surcharge$10 first offence
$20 second offence
$40 third and additional offences
Returned Check Fee$20