HANNIBAL -- A plan to close a trash transfer station in the Oswego County town of Hannibal went down to defeat Tuesday. The Oswego County legislature's Infrastructure Committee refused to take a vote on the proposal.

Legislature Chairman Barry Leemann failed to convince legislators of a "business decision" that could save taxpayers $200,000. Officials pointed out it costs $226 to get rid of a ton of trash from the Hannibal transfer station, which is $100 more than disposal cost.

Legislators balked at the proposed closing after hearing from Hannibal officials that closing the transfer station would create a hardship on residents and may even result in the dumping of trash along roadsides.

Some Hannibal residents were also offended by the plan. "It's an insult to me." said Dave McCarthy, "I pay my taxes and I pay $125 for a sticker for this necessity to be here."