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Council discusses Recology rate increases; members seek broader regional conversation on solid‑waste options
Summary
Council members expressed concern about recent Recology garbage bill increases and discussed regional work on solid‑waste alternatives; members urged broader representation at an upcoming utility conference and suggested exploring waste‑to‑energy and other long‑term options.
Several council members used the Sept. 9 meeting to discuss recent increases to Recology bills and regional solid‑waste planning. Council member Aldrichs said she had received numerous emails from residents surprised by higher bills and explained the city had recently signed a contract that reflected post‑pandemic cost realities and that Recology had been the lone bidder on the last…
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