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Aiken County Council Meeting Minutes March 3 2026

County Extends Solid Waste Contract, Approves Landfill Expansion Bonds

Not to exceed $30,000,000 (bonds issued by Authority); new tipping fee schedule: $37.70/ton plus $2.30/ton annually beginning July 1, 2026, with four more increases through 2030Aiken CountyTHREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE AUTHORITYMarch 3, 2026

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Description

Aiken County Council approved an addendum with Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, extending their solid waste disposal agreement through 2050. The revised contract updates tonnage commitments, increases member rates, and allows the Authority to issue up to $30 million in bonds for landfill expansion. The amendment obligates the county to updated financial and tonnage terms through the end of 2050.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $30,000,000 (bonds issued by Authority); new tipping fee schedule: $37.70/ton plus $2.30/ton annually beginning July 1, 2026, with four more increases through 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

Term extended to December 31, 2050 per addendum. Automatic annual increases to member rates from 2026–2030. Further extensions or addenda would require separate council approval.

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