Cowlitz County Solid Waste Tipping Fee Increase—Klog 100.7 News

Solid Waste tipping fees will increase in Cowlitz County starting on March 1st.

According to the county, the increases are due to rising expenses; however, they say they aim to keep fees low for residents and continue to maintain the third-lowest rates of all 39 counties in Washington.

Disposal fees at the Longview Transfer Station will increase by $6.69 to $62.50 per ton for in-county residents and by $30 to $115 per ton for out-of-county residents. The county minimum fee will rise by $5 to $12.50, and the out-of-county minimum will increase by $17.50 to $25.

Rates at the Toutle Drop Box Facility will increase to $7.72 for one to three bags or cans, with an added charge of $3.86 per additional can. Pickup or trailer loads will increase to $21.24. Cowlitz County disabled veterans will continue to receive a credit of up to $14 per load at both locations.