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Hanford staff: refuse fund faces $274,000 shortfall; proposed rate increases to be implemented after hearing
Summary
City refuse staff presented a rate study showing a projected structural shortfall and proposed a 10% increase in each of the first two years (then 5% annually); written protests were far fewer than the majority threshold, so staff will implement the proposed increases effective May 1, 2026 unless the council directs otherwise.
City public‑works staff told council the refuse enterprise fund is structurally out of balance and presented a consultant's rate study recommending a rate adjustment to maintain service and meet mandated equipment and disposal costs.
Rust Sterling and Deputy Public Works Director Alvin Diaz summarized the R3 study: the refuse division is operating efficiently but faces a projected annual shortfall of roughly $274,000 driven by higher KWRRA tipping fees, elevated vehicle and container costs, regulatory compliance…
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