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Board adopts 2.59% rate increase for Douglas Disposal, effective July 1

3681152 · June 5, 2025
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The commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2025R055 to raise residential and commercial collection service rates by 2.59% under the existing franchise model; certain commercial drop-box fees were held at last year’s level.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025R055, increasing Douglas Disposal Inc.’s residential and commercial collection service rates by 2.59% under the franchise agreement. The new rates take effect July 1, 2025.

Philip Rittger, director of Public Works, told the board the adjustment is an annual, formula-driven change established by a 2003 rate model…

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