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Council moves sanitation‑fee proposal forward without recommendation; new fees slated to begin Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
Public‑works staff outlined drivers of a sanitation fee update (recycling operations, diversion permit requirements, yard‑waste subscription idea and higher commercial tipping fees). The council approved a substitute motion to move the resolution forward without recommendation; the packet lists the fee change effective 01/01/2026.
Rapid City public‑works staff presented proposed changes to sanitation fees Tuesday, explaining the operational and regulatory drivers behind higher residential and commercial charges and discussing program options to control costs.
Staff said recycling operations constitute nearly one‑third of the monthly charge for a residential customer and noted the city does not currently operate at full capacity at the recycling…
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