BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE

The Pittsylvania County Virginia Board of Supervisors Solid Waste Committee convened on July 21, 2026, to discuss landfill operations, financial status, and future planning. Consultants from La Bella Associates provided an overview of current landfill staffing, equipment, and operational challenges, highlighting the need for equipment upgrades and improved compaction rates. They also proposed establishing a convenience center at the landfill to enhance safety and recycling efforts. Financial presentations revealed that the landfill and collection operations are currently running at a loss, with revenues insufficient to cover rising expenses and upcoming debt service totaling approximately $2 million annually. The committee discussed the necessity of increasing gate rates for outside municipalities and household fees to achieve financial sustainability. Concerns were raised about staffing turnover, pay competitiveness, and operational practices. The committee emphasized the urgency of implementing actionable steps, including revisiting contract rates, improving management presence at the landfill, and potentially holding follow-up meetings to address these issues comprehensively.