Assembly adopts $30/month solid‑waste fee to cover contract and operating costs
After a staff presentation, the assembly approved an ordinance raising the community solid‑waste disposal fee to $30 per month (effective June 1) to cover Republic Services contract increases and local operational costs, including baling and shipping expenses.
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City public works and engineering manager Seth Brackie told the assembly that the proposed disposal fee increase has two components: a 5.5% annual contract escalation tied to the Republic Services agreement and an additional borough/city operational component for baling, labor and shipping. He said the combined change would bring the fee to $30 per month effective June 1, 2026.
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