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Grimes council adopts solid-waste and recycling rate increases; monthly first-cart up $1.81
Grimes City Council · April 29, 2026
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Summary
Mayor and council approved Ordinance 8-11 increasing solid-waste and recycling fees so the proprietary fund becomes self-sustaining — solid-waste increases $1.32 per cart to $12.37/month and recycling increases $0.49 per cart to $5.13/month (combined $1.81 increase for the first cart). One councilmember abstained on final passage.
The Grimes City Council adopted Ordinance 8-11 on third consideration on April 28, updating solid-waste and recycling service rates after Metro Waste increased its costs. City staff said the change will allow the…
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