FACILITIESAPPROVED

Aiken County Council Meeting Minutes March 3 2026

Aiken County Approves $30M Solid Waste Agreement Extension

Not to exceed $30,000,000 (Authority Bonds); Tipping fees to increase $2.30/ton July 1, 2026 and additional $2.00/ton annually 2027–2030Aiken CountyTHREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE AUTHORITYMarch 3, 2026

Trusted by teams at

Description

Aiken County Council authorized an addendum to the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority service agreement, extending landfill service through 2050 and facilitating up to $30 million in bonds for the expansion. Tipping fees will increase for member counties starting July 2026. Council approved the amended contract on third reading, allowing for continued solid waste disposal and facility operations.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $30,000,000 (Authority Bonds); Tipping fees to increase $2.30/ton July 1, 2026 and additional $2.00/ton annually 2027–2030

Vendor

THREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

Agency

Aiken County, SC

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

March 3, 2026

Contract Term

Through December 31, 2050

Renewal Date

2050-12-31

Renewal Info

Extends term through 2050; amends rate structure; authorizes phased-in tipping fee increases; previous agreement dated January 1, 1997. This is an extension and material amendment, requiring approval by ordinance.

More from THREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY