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Sanitation fund: city argues low rates and twice-weekly service, but trucks and landfill equipment need replacement
Summary
Staff told council the sanitation fund remains financially healthy and provides twice-weekly service, but equipment is aging and the budget includes capital purchases for trucks, landfill equipment and alley maintenance funds.
Wichita Falls — City staff briefed the council Aug. 12 on the sanitation fund, saying the fund is in good financial shape, provides relatively extensive service compared with peer cities, but faces equipment and capital-replacement needs.
Russell and other staff told council the city operates its own landfill and transfer station — factors that staff say help keep local sanitation rates lower than many peers, even as the city offers twice-weekly curbside pickup in many areas.…
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