Hernando County commissioners weigh higher disposal fees for residents

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on December 16, 2025 to consider a resolution adopting new disposal fees for Hernando County solid waste and recycling services. County notices listed a proposed fee schedule that includes specific per ton rates and steep increases for certain items, and supporting documents were made available through the county Legistar system and on the Solid Waste and Recycling web page.

Under the proposed schedule Class I non hazardous waste would carry a tipping fee of sixty dollars and fifty cents per ton. Yard waste would be priced at fifty four dollars and fifty cents per ton. Construction and demolition waste would be set at seventy six dollars per ton. Tire disposal would see substantial charges, with automobile and semi truck tires listed at one hundred fifty dollars each, and off road tires at two hundred dollars each. The notice also detailed changes to mobile home and travel trailer pricing, covering single wide and double wide units, both with and without tires.

County staff said the proposed rates mirror a Solid Waste Revenue Sufficiency study and accompanying resolution materials previously posted on Legistar. The public notice outlined the hearing purpose, provided instructions for obtaining the proposed resolution, and included contact information for the Solid Waste department and the County Administrator s office.

For Hernando County residents and local businesses the proposed changes could raise the cost of routine disposal, yard maintenance, demolition projects, and vehicle maintenance. Contractors and developers may face higher hauling and disposal charges that could be passed to customers. Increased tire fees in particular could influence disposal behavior and enforcement needs, as higher costs sometimes drive illegal dumping or improper disposal.

The action fits a broader pattern of local governments adjusting user fees to cover rising operational and regulatory costs for waste management. The board considered the proposed resolution at the hearing, and county staff remain the point of contact for anyone seeking the full resolution language or further information about implementation and timelines.