PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Union County Utilities Authority (the “Authority”) has scheduled a Public Hearing for June 18, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Authority’s conference room at 1499 Routes 1 and 9, North, Rahway, NJ 07065. The Authority’s regularly scheduled meeting will follow the rate hearing. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to review and take formal action regarding the following proposed adjustments to current solid waste rates.
Proposed Solid Waste Rate Change: Adjustment to the UCUA rate component of tipping fees for Non-Processable Waste (Solid Waste Types 13, 23 and 27 only) generated within Union County and currently disposed of at Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc.’s Front Street facilities, in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Current UCUA Rate Component
- $29.12 per ton
Proposed UCUA Rate Component
- Effective 6/20/2025
- $ 35.52 per ton
The proposed rate change will be effective on the date noted. All other fees, rates and charges remain unchanged. The Authority shall provide evidence at the hearing showing that the proposed adjustments are necessary and reasonable and shall provide the opportunity for cross-examination on such evidence. A transcript or recording of the hearing shall be made and a copy thereof shall be available upon request to any interested party.
The Rate Hearing is open to all members of the public. Members of the public and interested parties may attend the public hearing in person, or by attorney, to ask questions, make comments, and present any objections regarding the proposed adjustments.
Linda Stender, UCUA Executive Director
Dated: May 22, 2025