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Town reports 2,141 recycling subscribers; billing tiers and enterprise‑fund option discussed
Summary
Southern Pines staff reported 2,141 recycling subscribers as of June 24 and explained Meridian’s tiered billing (1,951–2,600 customers). Staff projected annual subscriber billing of roughly $225,600–$245,000 depending on growth and CPI and flagged a possible $15,000–$20,000 positive margin this first year; council discussed counting of second carts and the option of an enterprise fund.
Town staff gave a mid‑year update on the curbside recycling subscription program at the June 24 work session.
Staff reported 2,141 customers enrolled (finance shows 2,141 signed subscribers; operational billing numbers show 2,192 in some internal tallies), with a $10 per month subscription fee for residential customers and the same base charge for commercial customers (commercials may add a second cart for an extra $10). Staff said Meridian treats a second cart as an extra…
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