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Board approves higher landfill and collection fees despite public concerns about affordability
Summary
Directors approved an ordinance amending landfill and collection fees after public comment warned the increases could hurt low‑income renters and households; staff said assistance options exist via Central Arkansas Water and Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority.
The Little Rock City Board of Directors approved an ordinance Dec. 16 to amend landfill and collection fees (Chapter 28, sections 28‑25 and 28‑28) following three readings and public comment.
Public commenters warned the board that higher water, sewer and garbage charges could worsen affordability and cited rising eviction filings. Regan Gerard of the Arkansas…
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