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Lewiston budget includes higher contract costs for automated collection; public rollout planned for spring 2026
Summary
City staff told council the new automated curbside collection contract increases operating costs in the near term; the contractor will own and maintain bins and the city plans a public education rollout in spring 2026.
Lewiston staff told council that contracted waste-collection services will cost more under a new automated curbside program, and staff outlined plans for a community outreach rollout next spring.
Public Works staff said the waste and recycling division’s operating budget shows a significant increase in contracted services tied to a new automated collection contract. Staff…
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