Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council approves 2.1% solid‑waste rate increase; green‑waste program deferred for more study
Summary
Recology asked the city to permit a 2.1% inflation adjustment; council approved the increase but declined to add a city‑wide green‑waste pickup charge and asked staff to return with more detail on usage and alternatives.
The Seaside City Council approved a 2.1% solid‑waste rate adjustment proposed by franchise hauler Recology Northern Oregon and deferred a proposal to spread green‑waste collection costs across all residential ratepayers.
Recology representatives summarized the rate review and said the requested 2.1% increase reflects an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment tied to the consumer price index; Dan Blue, Recology government relations manager, told the council the change would…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
