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Trash hauler asks Fairview to approve pass-through rate increases after Metro hikes disposal fees
Summary
12 Mile Disposal asked the council to allow a pass-through rate increase after Metro raised its disposal fee; company representatives said the change will be presented to council as a resolution at the next meeting and noted tight operating margins.
Representatives of 12 Mile Disposal told the Fairview City Council on Aug. 20 that Metro's recent increases to disposal fees require a pass-through adjustment to local collection rates.
Chris Burbank, speaking for the hauler, said Metro's per-ton disposal charge —is now going up to $163.26,— which the presenter described as about an 18 percent increase over prior years. He said the company operates on a…
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