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Salinas council approves 4.56% average residential rate increase for Republic Services
Summary
The council approved Republic Services’ annual adjustment to collection rates for fiscal year 2025–26, including a 4.56% increase to a standard 32‑gallon residential service. Councilors cited contractual obligations and recent vendor performance improvements when voting.
The Salinas City Council approved adjustments to Republic Services’ collection rates for fiscal year 2025–26, increasing the standard 32‑gallon residential service from $34.87 to $36.46 a month (a 4.56% change).
Jeff Condit, the city’s sustainability analyst in Public Works, presented the contract formula driving the adjustment and the fee components passed through from regional waste agencies. He summarized the residential example and the breakdown of the $1.59 monthly increase: 2.33% tied to…
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