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La Habra Heights OKs 10-year franchise with Ware Disposal; residents told rate will be about $32.98
Summary
The City Council adopted Resolution 2024-27 approving an exclusive 10-year franchise with Ware Disposal, a transition plan for October container swaps, a 90-day account review and programs including an annual curbside cleanup, e‑waste and sharps collection. Council recorded a roll-call vote.
La Habra Heights’ City Council voted to approve an exclusive franchise agreement with Ware Disposal for solid-waste collection, authorizing the mayor to sign the contract and starting a transition to a new hauler this fall.
Special counsel Patrick Munoz told the council the agreement runs roughly 10 years with two one-year extensions timed to July 1 so annual rate adjustments align with contract expiration. “Tonight’s action is requesting a resolution to approve a franchise agreement with Ware Disposal,” Munoz said during his presentation.
Munoz corrected an earlier staff-report figure and said the standard monthly service rate most customers will see is $32.98. The agreement replaces what the city called borough service with a clarified “residential scout”…
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