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Solid‑waste officials propose $2.25 monthly rate increase to keep collection program balanced
Summary
Solid Waste staff told council the utility has not raised monthly collection rates since 2022 and proposed a $2.25 monthly increase amid higher recycling and disposal costs and a pending contract renewal with the Metro Waste Authority.
Solid Waste staff presented the enterprise’s 2026 budget and recommended a $2.25 per month increase for standard residential collection, citing higher contract costs, landfill fees and operating expenses.
Solid Waste managers said the utility serves about 66,000 homes and operates an equipment fleet of side‑load and front‑load trucks. The department has not raised rates since 2022 and staff said a combination of…
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