Westtown, Pennsylvania Development News

Westtown Township Reviews 2027 Refuse Fund Budget Amidst Projected Deficit

The Westtown Township Board of Supervisors held a workshop on July 6, 2026, to discuss the preliminary review of the refuse fund for the 2027 budget. The discussion focused on ensuring current trash, recycling, and refuse fees are sufficient to cover existing contract costs and to plan for potential changes in 2027 and 2028. The projected revenue for 2027 is based on 3324 utility bills at $130 quarterly. Concerns were raised about a projected deficit of $124,000 for the current year, which would draw from the refuse fund cushion. The board is considering fee increases for 2027 and 2028, contingent on bids for new trash and recycling contracts, particularly after neighboring Edgmont Township's bids are released. The current contract expires at the end of 2027, with optional year two for 2027 at $1.4 million. Other expenditures include wages, solicitor fees, general government administration, credit card fees, and recycling special projects like e-recycling events. The financial advisor recommended against increasing fees for 2027 unless a significant increase is foreseen for the 2028 contract year. Discussions also touched upon potential savings from participating in the county's processing and marketing contract for recyclables, comparing recycling costs ($45-$60/ton) to landfill tipping fees ($86/ton).