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Council discusses phased residential trash fee to fund landfill post‑closure; staff proposes discounts for seniors and west side
Summary
City manager and public works staff proposed a phased residential trash fee (starting at a low monthly amount) to prepare for landfill closure and rising disposal costs, with potential discounts for seniors and different service levels on the west side.
City Manager Ben Williamson and public works staff presented options for a residential trash fee during the July 11 budget workshop as part of long‑term planning for landfill closure and higher disposal costs.
Williamson said the current city policy provides residential trash service at no direct charge and that the practice is unsustainable long term. He proposed starting a modest fee now (staff discussed $5 per month as an illustrative starting point) and phasing increases over roughly two decades so the city reaches market rates…
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