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Puyallup council approves first reading to shift solid-waste billing timing

Puyallup City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Council approved first reading of an ordinance to change residential solid-waste billing so bills reflect the previous month and the current month rather than billing two months in advance; staff said the change is not a rate change and is intended to reduce upfront bills for new customers.

The City of Puyallup voted to adopt first reading of an ordinance altering the timing of residential solid-waste bills. Performance Management Analyst Talika Macaria told the council the change would align bills with delivered service: rather than billing two months in advance, residents would receive bills for the prior and…

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