Solid Waste Management 2024 Budget
Mission Statement and Description
To provide Mesa County residents with environmentally responsible and fiscally accessible waste disposal options.
Solid Waste Management provides affordable waste disposal options to Mesa County residents and businesses by operating a landfill, organic materials composting facility, hazardous waste collection facility, and four transfer stations for collecting municipal solid waste. The landfill and transfer stations also provide drop-off locations for paper and co-mingled recyclables.
In addition to managing waste disposal facilities, Solid Waste works with regional industry leaders to educate Mesa County residents about proper waste disposal and recycling options. The department also hosts campus tours for schools, professionals, and community members.
2024 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Indicators
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Maintain affordable waste disposal options while managing a recent decline in revenue.
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Provide environmentally responsible waste disposal services by enhancing the landfill gas collection and control system.
| Indicator | 2022 Actual | 2023 Projected | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase employee retention rate | 93% | 96% | 100% |
| Increase bulk compost sales by 5% (cubic yards) | 9,170 | 8,208 | 8,618 |
| Increase material in-take at compost by 5% (cubic yards) | 54,759 | 40,858 | 42,901 |
| Increase residential participation at HHW by 2% | 7,561 | 8,166 | 8,329 |
| Increase VSQG participation at HHW by 4% | 1,065 | 1,246 | 1,296 |
Budget and Staffing
Total Budget
| Fiscal Year | Expenses | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $4,288,538 | $6,078,557 |
| 2019 Actual | $4,341,784 | $6,497,928 |
| 2020 Actual | $4,952,071 | $6,883,517 |
| 2021 Actual | $4,581,781 | $6,716,799 |
| 2022 Actual | $5,125,179 | $6,493,698 |
| 2023 Actual | $4,889,887 | $7,286,136 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $8,751,242 | $6,961,215 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $7,478,990 | $6,961,215 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $7,369,519 | $6,812,960 |
Authorized Staffing Level
2022 Final - 2024 Adopted: 27.6