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Recology presents operations update; Council approves 2.1% CPI rate increase for solid waste services
Summary
Recology of Western Oregon briefed the council on local operations, diversion statistics and improvements to customer service. Council adopted a 2.1% CPI‑based rate increase for solid waste and recycling services, citing the franchise agreement and recent cost pressures.
Recology of Western Oregon gave an annual operational briefing to the McMinnville City Council, highlighting customer service improvements, recycling and composting statistics, local facility services and the state’s Recycling Modernization Act. After the presentation the council approved a 2.1% CPI‑based rate increase required under the city’s franchise agreement.
Dan Blue, Recology’s government and community engagement manager, and other Recology representatives described the company’s valley operations—collection, transfer station and compost facility—and said McMinnville’s transfer site offers extended recycling services including glass, textiles and batteries. Blue noted the Recycling Modernization Act, which took effect July 1, will shift some recycling costs from ratepayers to…
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