The fees at the transfer station are based on costs of labor and disposal of waste, which has continued to rise. The city budgeted $136,000 more for waste removal this fiscal year.
Concerns that were voiced about the project include odor and impacts to the surrounding area but Casella says the new operation will be less of an impact than the former.
Although the subsidy has increased, the transfer station is able to offer more services which is something that they should celebrate, Select Board Chair Joseph Diver said.