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Council approves 7% franchise rate increase for Recology
Summary
The Talent City Council approved Resolution 2026-146-R allowing the city franchisee Recology to raise rates 7% after the company cited higher disposal fees, labor and fuel costs. Council set the increase to take effect under the franchise schedule.
The Talent City Council on June 3 approved a 7% annual rate increase for the city's garbage franchisee, Recology, after the company said rising disposal and fuel costs and higher labor and insurance drove the request.
Robert Long of Recology told the council during a brief presentation that the company was making its annual CPI-based request and that disposal costs had risen sharply: "this year we're we're asking for about a$184 increase," he said, adding that fuel had jumped more than anticipated and that disposal tipping fees were also increasing.
Council members pressed staff on the timing of Recology's request and whether the company had followed the ordinance calendar; both Recology and staff said franchise terms control most rates and that the council must approve changes. Councilor Ponome moved the resolution to grant a 7% annual increase (Resolution 2026-146-R). The motion was seconded and carried on a roll-call vote with Council Kohley, Councelor Pero, Councelor Medina and Councelor Para Miller recorded as yes.
The council recorded no detailed amendments to the franchise terms in the motion; staff noted Recology will present final figures to the county and implement adjustments according to franchise procedures. The council indicated staff could bring back further franchise-review information if members want to explore staged increases or alternative options in future years.
The vote formalizes the increase for the city franchisee and authorizes staff to implement the change consistent with the franchise agreement and applicable timelines.
