Community Waste Disposal reports solid performance; proposes modest rate adjustments

Aug 18, 2026

Community Waste Disposal (CWD) told the Southlake City Council it met contractual performance measures in year three, described MRF and fleet upgrades, and presented annual cost adjustments tied to CPI, natural‑gas fuel and Arlington landfill gate rates; proposed residential rate adjustments average 2.78% (effective Oct. 1) and do not exceed 4.3% for Southlake service lines.

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Public Works and CWD briefed the council on the city's trash and recycling contract during the Aug. 18 work session. Lauren Lanee of Public Works summarized contract provisions and oversight measures, then CWD president Jason Raymer detailed operational metrics, recent investments and the basis for the company's cost‑adjustment request.

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