County commissioners last week agreed to accept a state grant for the county landfill that provides money to help offset the costs of handling local solid waste

County commissioners last week agreed to accept a state grant for the county landfill that provides money to help offset the costs of handling local solid waste.

 

The money is provided annually to counties with fewer than 100 thousand residents.

 

The grant will pay just over 90 thousand dollars for landfill services.

 

This annual operating grant helps to offset some of the costs associated with the Solid Waste Department by providing funds for some fuel expenses, tire and hazardous waste disposal charges and testing fees.

 

County officials said the grant used to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, but it has been cut back over time.

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