(KNZA)--It will cost more to dispose of trash at the Brown County landfill, beginning December 1st.

The Brown County Commission approved a rate increase as presented by Landfill Director Don Pounds when they met Monday.

The rates to dispose of trash at the landfill will increase 13 percent. The new rate for in-county trash will be $63.50 a ton, while the new rate for out-of-county trash will be $68.50 a ton.

The rates for the disposal of construction and demolition material will increase 17 percent.

You can find a complete list of the new rates posted on the Brown County website. Click here

Commissioners say the rate adjustment is necessary due to continued increases in operational costs.

It's the second rate increase this year, with the last increase on May 1st.

The landfill is funded through user fees and not subsidized by tax dollars.

In a related matter, Commissioners were told there is not enough funding left in the solid waste budget to cover expenses through the end of the year and the budget will be need to be amended.

County payroll Clerk Barb Gradhorn said about $214,000 remains in the budget and an additional $200,000 should cover costs.

Commissioners approved amending the budget, with the additional funding to come from the Commissioners budget.

Pounds also reviewed with Commissioners a list of health and safety issues he says need to be addressed at the landfill.