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Wilsonville staff propose cost‑of‑service solid waste rate changes; council asked about spread and subsidies
Summary
Consultants recommended switching to a cost‑of‑service approach for solid waste rates after disposal costs outpaced CPI; proposals would adjust cart‑size pricing and consider maintaining a 25% spread or moving to a 30% spread, with disposal driven by Metro fees cited as the primary cost pressure.
City consultant Chris Bell presented a cost‑of‑service review of solid waste fees and a proposed 2026 rate schedule intended to align rates with service costs and Republic Services contract obligations. The presentation explained that disposal costs (regulated by Metro) have risen faster than CPI and account for a substantial portion of the overall increase in the last several…
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