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County approves 2.9% franchise rate increase for Republic Services
Summary
The board approved Amendment No. 6 to the county franchise with Allied Waste/Republic Services permitting a 2.9% rate adjustment effective July 1, 2026 and estimating $1,175 in additional annual franchise revenue to be split among recycling and code enforcement budgets.
Klamath County commissioners approved Amendment No. 6 to the franchise agreement with Allied Waste Transfer Services of Oregon LLC, doing business as Republic Services of Oregon, on May 19. The amendment allows a 2.9% rate increase effective July 1, 2026; staff estimated an annual franchise revenue increase of approximately $1,175 that would be allocated to recycling and code enforcement budgets.
Staff moved the amendment, noting the change is outlined in Exhibit A of the amendment. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the amendment. Staff did not provide a detailed breakdown of the household-level rate change or the total franchise revenue base during the meeting.
The amendment will take effect July 1, 2026 as stated during the meeting.
