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County approves solid waste and recycling rate adjustments; reduced‑rate customer program grows
Summary
Washington County adopted recommended solid waste and recycling collection rate increases for residential and commercial services and an adjusted certificate fee; staff reported year‑two growth in the reduced‑rate program administered by Community Action.
The Washington County Board voted June 17 to adopt 2025 rate adjustments for solid waste and recycling collection after staff and the Garbage & Recycling Advisory Committee reviewed hauler financial submittals and system costs.
Staff recommended increases designed to restore the system to a target 10% return on revenue. The board approved a 6.5% increase in typical residential collection rates and a 7.2% increase for…
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