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Laguna Woods authorizes amendment to CR&R franchise as county landfill fees rise
Summary
Facing county landfill gate‑fee increases that staff said will raise per‑ton disposal costs about 53% on July 1 and cumulatively about 85% through 2028, Laguna Woods council approved waiving the franchise discretionary processing fee and adopted a resolution authorizing a sixth amendment to the CR&R solid‑waste agreement to permit higher maximum customer rates.
City staff told the Laguna Woods City Council on March 18 that the County of Orange will raise landfill disposal (tipping) fees, which are passed to customers through franchisee CR&R. Staff said the county's per‑ton charge will increase about 53% on July 1, with further increases on July 1, 2027 and July 1, 2028, totaling roughly an 85% increase from current gate fees by 2028. The…
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