Solid Waste Financing Ordinance

The Republic Services GM, speaking for the MMPC, said the committee unanimously opposes the ordinance as written and asked the board to let the planning process work through financing needs and vague language that could put him out of compliance on day one.

The Arrow Waste GM asked for more time to develop the ordinance alongside the new materials management plan, and requested the ordinance require a public budget and annual report so haulers can explain the fee to customers.

Waste Management's area manager thanked the board for hearing the industry's input and expressed continued support for their position.

Arrowaste's general manager urged the ordinance be developed with the Materials Management Plan and referred back to the advisory committee, with a clear budget and annual public reporting.

Former MDEQ regional director said the ordinance is needed but the fee-setting decision belongs solely to the board, with committee consultation appropriate.