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True Commission questions 29% increase granted to Meridian waste hauler and broader solid-waste funding issues
Summary
Commission members raised concerns Jan. 9 about a reported 29% increase granted to Meridian to cover collection costs, discussed long-running funding questions about solid-waste services and asked for more information including IG materials on overtime and compensation.
Commissioners at the Jan. 9 True Commission meeting raised concerns about a reported 29% payment increase granted to Meridian, a private solid-waste hauler, and discussed the city's approach to funding garbage collection.
Delmar Roundsville, Northwest CPAC, asked why Meridian received what he called an “exorbitant” 29% increase when he understood the mayor's office recommended a 5% rise. The commission discussed that increase in the context of a recent private hauler ceasing operations and Meridian stepping in to cover service, incurring extra costs.
Jeff Clements, council research, explained two cost pressures facing private haulers: higher wages needed to recruit and…
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