CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. (February 4, 2026) – A renegotiated contract with the Walnut Creek Landfill is set to deliver more than $60,000 in new revenue to Clinton County in 2026, providing a financial boost for local infrastructure and community service projects.
The agreement, originally approved by the Clinton County Commissioners in 2024, increased the landfill’s tipping fee from $2.00 to $2.05 per ton of waste. The fee had remained stagnant since 2017, causing the county to lose purchasing power over time, according to a press release issued Tuesday by the County. With the landfill processing approximately 500,000 tons of waste annually, the five-cent increase is expected to generate an additional $25,000 in revenue for both 2026 and 2027.
County officials stated that the revenue is used to lower the demand on tax dollars while supporting essential services and the Community Service Grant program, which aids local non-profit organizations.
“The previous contract had gone many years without being revisited, and it was important for us to make sure it reflected current conditions,” said Jordan Brewer, president of the Clinton County Commissioners. “By renegotiating that agreement, we were able to secure terms that are more favorable to the County”.
The new contract also addresses the physical impact of waste disposal operations on local infrastructure. Walnut Creek Landfill is now required to pay a $20,000 annual road maintenance fee, double the previous amount, to offset the wear and tear caused by heavy truck traffic on county roads.
In addition to infrastructure support, the commissioners negotiated a $25,000 annual contribution specifically for community service projects. In 2025, the first of these payments was utilized to fund cemetery restoration projects throughout the county.
Looking ahead, the contract ensures that the county’s revenue will keep pace with inflation. The tipping fee is scheduled for another increase in 2028 based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
