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Grimes council adopts solid-waste and recycling rate increases; monthly first-cart up $1.81
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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 proprietary solid-waste fund to be self-sustaining.
Finance staff said the solid-waste fee will increase $1.32 per cart to $12.37 per month and the recycling fee will increase $0.49 per cart to $5.13 per month, resulting in a combined first‑cart increase of $1.81 per month. "The solid waste fees will increase $1.32 per cart and cost $12.37 per month for each cart at each residence," staff said during the presentation.
Council moved and seconded final passage; roll-call approval passed with one abstention (Earl Beck). The ordinance was adopted on final vote and will take effect as provided by ordinance schedule and notice requirements.
