YORKTON - Depending on the material you are taking to the landfill, it may cost you more in 2025.
Yorkton Council gave unanimous support to all three readings of the city’s Sanitary Landfill Rate Fees Bylaw at it’s regular meeting Monday. The bylaw included a number of fee increases.
“The City of Yorkton, Public Works Department, has completed a review of our current Sanitary Landfill Entrance and Disposal Rate Bylaw. As a result we are requesting a three year rate increase to various items,” said Aron Hershmiller – Director of Public Works with the city.
“. . . The recommended increases will help counter inflation costs which has led to significant increases in infrastructure and capital and operational expenditures.”
Hershmiller said operational costs have been on the rise.
Over the last 10 years, our landfill operational contract expenses have equated to an average Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 2.37 per cent annually. Since 2021 the CPI has resulted in a 4.03 per cent average annual increase to landfill operations, he explained.
“With the added expenses for operational costs and capital expenditures, it’s imperative to regularly review rates to ensure the City is financially prepared for future capital expenditures at the landfill,” said Hershmiller.
Based on the review, Administration proposed an approximate 13.3 per cent increase over three years with a 6.67 per cent increase in 2025 to certain items.
“The proposed increases are projected to provide an additional $70,000/year of added income to the landfill. This income will help offset increasing operational costs and future capital expenditures,” said Hershmiller.
The exact income figure increase will vary depending on the tonnage/material received at the landfill in subsequent years.
The City hasn’t proposed any landfill fee increases since 2022.
