Community Waste Solutions, the private company that operates the Haines landfill, announced that it will begin shipping most solid waste to the Lower 48 rather than disposing of it in the local landfill. Beginning April 1, unsorted garbage will cost 10 cents more per pound.
The cost increase reflects the added cost of shipping trash to the landfill in Washington, Community Waste Solutions manager Craig Franke said. He said he expects the first trash shipment…