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County warns of $1.3M 2026 shortfall after Republic Services rate change; mayors must decide whether to rejoin contract
Summary
Weber County staff warned commissioners that Republic Services raised the hauling rate to $36.37 (from $35.79) effective Jan. 1 and that, without city participation, the county could face a projected $1.3 million operating shortfall for 2026; staff urged city leaders to resolve participation by May and floated leasing the transfer station as an alternative.
Weber County staff informed commissioners on Jan. 5 that Republic Services provided notice of a hauling-rate increase, moving the county's tipping rate from $35.79 to $36.37 as of Jan. 1. The county—ontract with Republic runs through June 30, 2026.
Solid-waste staff told the commission the increase includes a $1.15 per-ton pass-through from MBI, of which Republic is…
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