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Washington approves new solid‑waste rates, phases out senior subsidy over five years
Summary
Council adopted ordinances updating the city’s solid‑waste rates based on a Waste Connections bid and approved a phased reduction of the senior subsidy during a Feb. 3 meeting.
WASHINGTON, Mo. — The Washington City Council on Feb. 3 adopted ordinances that set new solid‑waste rates based on bids the city received and approved a gradual phase‑out of a senior subsidy that the city carried in its general fund.
City administration told the council the rates mirror the bid amounts received from Waste Connections. Staff said the city subsidized senior collection by $100,000 in the first year of the plan and that the…
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