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Douglas County adopts 9.69% cumulative trash rate increase for Tahoe Township for 2026
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2025R‑091 to increase South Tahoe Refuse rates by an interim CPI‑based adjustment (5%) plus a previously approved change for three‑cart collection, yielding a 9.69% total increase for calendar year 2026; the franchise yields a 3% county franchise fee on collected revenue.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025R‑091 to increase South Tahoe Refuse Company’s rates in the Tahoe Township for calendar year 2026 by a cumulative 9.69%.
Background and rationale: Phil Ricker, director of Public Works, explained the franchise’s rate-setting process. The South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority (a three-member joint powers authority including Douglas County) engaged Crowe LLP for the rate study; interim year adjustments are…
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