Buncombe Commissioners Vote to Terminate Commercial Hauler Rebate, Advance Landslide Mitigation in Grove
By Marge | Published 2025-12-03T18:03:33.962+00:00
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Buncombe County -- December 3, 2025: During their regular meeting on December 2, 2025, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners addressed several key fiscal and community matters, including the termination of an expensive rebate program, the approval of a significant contract for landslide mitigation in Swannanoa, and revisions to affordable housing guidelines.
Commercial Hauler Rebate Program TerminatedCommissioners unanimously approved a resolution to terminate the Commercial Hauler Rebate Program, effective December 31, 2025.Solid Waste Director Dane Pedersen noted the program was both underutilized and costly, having dispensed nearly $1.5 million in rebates over the last three years while benefiting only five out of 620 active commercial accounts. The decision aims to restore pricing fairness, promote competitive neutrality among all haulers, and i