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TYPES OF FEES
NOTE: THE FEES DESCRIBED BELOW DO NOT
APPLY TO MUNICIPAL RECYCLABLES, FOR WHICH FEES ARE NOT CHARGED.
The
Town YELLOW-BAG Program
In a further effort to minimize the tax
burden, the Town has implemented a volume-based pricing system for
everyday household garbage. Basically, this consists of the required
use of “Town” garbage bags – yellow in color and with the Town imprint
- which come in three sizes, and are priced to cover the cost of
handling the garbage that is put in them. (The garbage is shipped in
long-haul trailers for out-of-state disposal). [SEE BELOW FOR
PRICING OF TOWN BAGS]. The bags are intended only for everyday
trash, kitchen garbage mostly. (Bulky, hard to bag items - we call it
“rubbish” - can also be accepted at the Transfer Station, but must be
weighed at the Station’s vehicle scales before being disposed).
Municipal recyclables (cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, news and
mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard) are free, and should NOT be put
in the Town bags.
The Town garbage bag program is a user
fee, much like that charged for other utility services. Those who
generate the most trash pay the most. Those who generate less, pay
less. Of course, the program also promotes increased recycling, for
which there is never a charge.
Tip
Fees
Residential trash that cannot be bagged
(i.e., the bulky “rubbish” items mentioned above), all commercial
garbage, all construction and demolition debris (C&D), and much of the
leaves and brush that are delivered to the Transfer Station and Compost
Site are charged a “Tip Fee” at the vehicle scales, based on the weight
of the debris delivered. Tip fees vary according to the type of debris.
(SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS ON TIP FEES). Forms of payment
accepted at the scales are cash or check ONLY. Credit cards are not
accepted. Commercial users may open a charge account with the District
and be billed monthly for charges accrued.
Permit Fees
Frequent residential and commercial users
may choose to purchase an annual permit for entry to the waste
facilities. (SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT PERMIT FEES). Resident
permits are valid for the calendar year for which they are sold.
Commercial permits are available to any company doing business in
Southold Town, and are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Commercial permits come with an account that allows the permit holder to
charge tip fees for disposal, as well as any purchases from the compost
site.
ALL
PERMITS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE IN TOWN HALL, 53095
MAIN RD., SOUTHOLD. THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TRANSFER STATION.
Single Entry Fees
Permits are NOT REQUIRED to use the waste
facilities. However, vehicles without permits are charged a
single-entry fee based on vehicles size, for each trip. The single
entry fee for all cars, and trucks with less than a one-ton hauling
capacity, is $5 per trip. The fee for trucks with greater than one-ton
capacity is currently $30.
Other Fees
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Major home
appliances are charged a separate fee for disposal, per item
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Propane tanks are
charged a separate fee for disposal, per item
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Vehicle tires are
charged a separate tip fee
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The District
sells compost and woodchips for a fee based on weight or volume
FREE ITEMS (i.e., no fee collected)
ALL MUNICIPAL RECYCLABLES
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Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW). The District holds HHW drop off days every
year, that is free to residents only. See below for this year’s
schedule.
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E-Waste.
Starting in 2007, the District will hold 2 Electronic Waste
(E-Waste) drop off days (for computers, monitors, TVs, stereos,
etc.). See below for details on E-Waste.
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Fluorescent light
bulbs, may be dropped off free of charge at the residential drop
off “sidewalk”.
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