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Merced County opens public hearing on refuse-collection rate increases tied to SB 1383; residents submit protests
Summary
The Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on proposed refuse-collection rate increases for eight franchise areas in unincorporated Merced County. Multiple residents from Delhi and Winton testified in opposition, organizers presented more than 150 signatures, and the board accepted written protests and paused to count ballots.
The Merced County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on proposed changes to refuse-collection rates for solid-waste franchise areas 1 through 8 in the unincorporated county, tied to services required by SB 1383.
Assistant Director of Public Works Lindsey Johnson told the board the proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 5.9 of the Merced County Code to increase refuse-service fees because haulers must add mandatory organic-waste collection services. Johnson said the proposed rates would not take effect until July 1, 2025, and that updated franchise agreements were not yet ready for board approval.
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