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Curry Transfer Recycling asks for 2.9% rate increase; board approves
Summary
Curry Transfer Recycling requested a 2.9% CPI‑based rate increase for 2026 (about $0.93/month for the average 32‑gallon can); the Board approved the adjustment after discussion about equipment investments and workshop involvement.
Tiffany Rugdie, site manager for Curry Transfer Recycling (CTR), asked the Curry County Board of Commissioners to approve a CPI‑based 2.9% rate increase for 2026 that would raise the average 32‑gallon can fee by about $0.93 per month.
Rugdie told the board the adjustment reflects inflation and operational needs under the county franchise agreement; she highlighted recent capital investments in the operation—two new trucks (a front‑load for commercial routes and a side‑load for residential service) and replacement carts—that were funded from roughly $750,000 in operations the prior year.
Commissioners thanked CTR for participation in local town‑hall workshops and for being responsive to community needs. After brief discussion and acknowledgement of CTR’s investments, a commissioner moved to approve the 2.9% rate adjustment; the motion was seconded and passed by recorded voice votes.
The board recorded the approval during the business meeting; CTR representatives departed after the vote.
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