Due to the drastic rising costs of solid waste disposal and the collapse of the international recycling markets, Abington’s trash costs require urgent attention in 2025 or serious cuts will need to be made in other services areas.
The Town of Abington is proposing the implementation of a trash user fee which would be phased in over four years, to address the ever-growing and unpredictable cost of curbside trash removal.
The Town Manager and various town departments will be hosting an open house to discuss the trash user fee proposal and answer questions. Residents are encouraged to drop in ANYTIME between 6-8PM at the Senior Center located at 441 Summer Street.
This meeting is open to all residents. Questions are welcome.
The Town Manager will be hosting an open house to discuss the trash user fee proposal and answer questions. Residents are encouraged to drop in ANYTIME between 10:30AM - 11:30 AM at the Abington Public Library located at 600 Gliniewicz Way.
This meeting is open to all residents. Questions are welcome.
To address this urgent budget issue, an article will be considered at the April 2025 Town Meeting to transition from taxpayer-funded waste hauling to an annual user fee system, with a phased implementation over four years.
The user fee would be set annually, based on the previous year's tonnage and cost of disposal. Funds would be kept in an Enterprise Fund to only be used for waste services.
Year | % Funded by Free Cash | Quarterly Estimated* Cost to Household | Senior Fee (70+) |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1: FY26 | 100% | $0 | $0 |
Year 2: FY27 | 75% | $24.26 | $12.13 |
Year 3: FY28 | 50% | $48.52 | $24.26 |
Year 4: FY29 | 25% | $72.79 | $36.39 |
Year 5: FY30 | 0% | $97.05 | $48.52 |
*Costs estimated based on current costs
Bills would be sent to residents quarterly, similar to how water and sewer bills are sent and paid.
