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Johnson City Commission approves front‑loaded solid waste rate increase to replace aging fleet
Summary
The commission approved a front‑loaded solid waste rate increase effective Feb. 1, 2026, to fund an accelerated capital plan that prioritizes replacing aging collection trucks and restoring reserves for the enterprise fund.
The Johnson City Commission on Dec. 4 approved a multi‑year solid waste rate increase designed to replenish reserves and pay for an accelerated truck‑replacement program.
Public works director Jason Miles and consultant Mead Olsen of Raftelus told commissioners the solid waste enterprise fund must be self‑supporting. Miles said the fleet’s average truck age is about nine years, with some units nearly 20 years old, and that the capital plan is “front‑loaded” to replace the oldest vehicles. He said the city projects roughly $6.4 million in truck replacements for fiscal year 2026 and a…
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