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Council approves garbage rate hike to match contract costs; 60-day notice required
5066775 · June 25, 2025
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Summary
The council raised the monthly garbage collection fee from $14.08 to $23 to cover actual contract costs and reduce the city subsidy, and directed a 60-day notice period before the change takes effect.
The Hammond City Council voted on June 24 to raise the city's monthly fee for twice-weekly garbage collection from $14.08 to $23. City staff told the council the current city subsidy had been approximately $700,000'$800,000 per year and that raising the fee would recoup about $800,000 for capital and infrastructure work.
Staff said the city's…
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