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Lamar council approves landfill rate increases effective July 1, 2026
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 26-7 to raise certain landfill rates effective 07/01/2026; the city will amend its fees, licenses and charges to reflect increases (number 1 material and furniture from $63 to $65 per ton).
The Lamar City Council adopted Resolution 26-7 on Feb. 17 to approve landfill rate increases effective July 1, 2026.
Administration informed the council that certain landfill rates will rise beginning July 1, 2026. The meeting record lists the current rate for material type number 1 and for furniture as $63 per ton, which will increase to $65 per ton. Council approved amending the city’s list of fees, licenses and charges to reflect the change; officials noted landfill charges are paid by users.
A motion to adopt Resolution 26-7 was moved, seconded and carried on roll call.
What happens next: fees schedules will be updated to reflect the new rates effective July 1, 2026.
