The Mount Pleasant City Council voted unanimously July 21 to approve Republic Services' annual CPI-based rate increase for residential solid-waste collection.

City staff said the contract allows Republic Services to pass through a CPI adjustment based on the prior 12 months. Under the approved change, the residential twice-weekly trash rate that residents pay will rise from $18.97 to $19.44. City documents show the price Republic charges the city for service is $14.56 (as listed in the contract documents).

Council members asked whether the increase is automatic each year; staff explained the contract ties adjustments to the consumer price index and the company applies the formula annually.

The increase was moved and seconded during the meeting; council members voted unanimously to approve the adjustment, which the city said will take effect Oct. 1.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Approve Republic Services' CPI-based rate increase for solid-waste collection.
- Outcome: Passed unanimously.