From WOOD COUNTY
Wood County residents, businesses, landfill customers, and other stakeholders are invited to attend three public hearings regarding proposed rate changes at the Wood County landfill.
The proposed changes are being considered to support the continued operation, maintenance, environmental compliance, and long-term financial sustainability of the landfill, including future capital projects and expansion needs.
Three hearings starting Thursday, Nov. 19, will provide an opportunity for the public to share feedback before any decisions are made.
Many of the landfill’s current rates have remained unchanged for an extended period and remain lower than rates charged at comparable facilities throughout the region. The proposed changes would help align rates with increasing operational costs while ensuring the landfill can continue providing reliable waste disposal services for residents and businesses.
If approved, the new rates would be implemented in two phases, tentatively scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027 and Jan. 1, 2028.
A complete schedule of current and proposed landfill rates is available for review on Wood County’s website. Written comments may also be submitted prior to the final hearing to Dan Scherger at scherger@woodcountyohio.gov.
All hearings will take place in the Wood County Commissioners’ Hearing Room on the fifth floor of the County Office Building in Bowling Green. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback during any of the following hearings:
- Hearing #1 – Thursday, Nov. 19, 9:45 a.m.
- Hearing #2 – Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.
- Hearing #3 – Thursday, Nov. 24, 10:45 a.m.
