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Council approves modest increases to Arvada residential waste fees; opt-out fee held through 2028
Summary
The City Council adopted a resolution updating the waste-hauling fee schedule and a third amendment to Republic Services’ contract, increasing most cart fees by 59¢–90¢ per month and keeping the minimum opt-out fee at $4.55 per month through July 1, 2028; the council voted 6–0.
The Arvada City Council voted unanimously June 17 to adopt an updated fee schedule for residential solid-waste services and to authorize a third amendment to the city’s contract with Allied Waste Transportation, doing business as Republic Services of Denver.
City staff said the changes are needed to align Arvada’s program with Republic Services’ costs and the National Water Sewer Trash Index. The resolution—R25-051—also extends the contract through July 1, 2028 and preserves the current minimum service opt-out fee of $4.55 per month…
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