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Council raises several solid‑waste fees as part of multi‑year plan to self‑sufficiency
Summary
Council approved adjustments to solid‑waste rates May 7, raising residential curbside from $13.50 to $15.50 monthly, commercial outside city core from $45 to $50, and charging $10 per load for loose grass clippings (up from $5), as part of a multi‑year plan to reach self‑sufficiency.
Murfreesboro City Council on May 7 approved resolution 26‑R‑25, which adjusts the city’s solid‑waste fee schedule as part of a multi‑year strategy to reach self‑sufficiency.
City staff said the resolution reflects changes discussed at an April workshop. Under the approved schedule, residential curbside pickup will increase from $13.50 per month to $15.50 per month, commercial outside the city‑core overlay will go from $45 to $50 per month, and the charge for loose grass clippings will increase from $5 to $10 per load. City staff said the additional security and tipping‑fee discussions will be part of ongoing budget and operational planning.
The resolution passed on roll call; councilmembers said the increases are part of a multi‑year plan and flagged the topic for further discussion at the council retreat.
Next steps: implementation of new fee rates as reflected in FY planning and continued study of tipping fees and the larger waste management plan.
