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Republic Services outlines recycling changes, cites 2.4% refuse-rate index increase
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Republic Services told the Albany City Council on Nov. 5 that Oregon—s Recycling Modernization Act is changing what residents may put into the curbside recycling cart and said a company rate-index calculation would result in a 2.4% increase in trash rates for 2026.
Republic Services told the Albany City Council on Nov. 5 that Oregon—s Recycling Modernization Act is changing what residents may put into the curbside recycling cart and said a company rate-index calculation would result in a 2.4% increase in trash rates for 2026.
Julie Jackson, a Republic Services representative, said Phase 1 of the RMA took effect July 1 and expanded the list of materials acceptable in the curbside cart. Phase 2, she said, is expected in the Willamette Valley in the first quarter of 2027 and will convert local depots into producer organization depots that accept hard-to-recycle items such as plastic film, expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam), and certain lids and small plastic components. Jackson also said depots may accept appliances in…
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