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 Major home appliances are charged a separate fee for disposal, per item Propane tanks are charged a separate fee for disposal, per item Vehicle tires are charged a separate tip fee The District sells compost and woodchips for a fee based on weight or volume
FREE ITEMS (i.e., no fee collected) 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. All Municipal Recyclables Fluorescent light bulbs, may be dropped off free of charge at the residential drop off “sidewalk”.
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