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Willows council approves Waste Management—s 2.95% 2026 CPI rate increase
Summary
Council approved Waste Management—s annual CPI‑based rate adjustment for calendar year 2026 — a 2.95% increase — within the contract cap of 5%. Waste Management representative Diana Ramirez explained the CPI components and why commercial bin rates are higher than residential cart rates.
The Willows City Council unanimously approved a 2.95% consumer price index increase to Waste Management residential and commercial rates for calendar year 2026, as presented at the Dec. 9 meeting.
City Manager Marty Brown said the adjustment is an annual contract update; the franchise agreement authorizes a CPI increase of up to 5%.…
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