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Council approves second reading of ordinance raising solid-waste and recycling collection rates

Grimes City Council · April 16, 2026
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Summary

On second reading, the council approved Ordinance 811 to incorporate Metro—ost increases: solid-waste collection will rise $1.32 to $12.37 per cart per month and recycling will rise $0.49 to $5.13 per cart per month, a combined $1.81 monthly increase per address.

The Grimes City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 811 April 14 to amend collection charges for solid waste and recycling.

Finance staff member Marcia reviewed the background: Metro increased the city—s cost for…

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