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Hillsborough County schedules June 3 hearing on proposed solid‑waste fee increase of up to $22
Summary
The board approved setting a public hearing for June 3 to consider annual solid waste assessments, fees and rates; staff recommended an annual increase not exceeding $22 per dwelling unit to maintain services and cover capital costs.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved setting a public hearing for June 3 to consider adoption of the annual solid waste systems assessments, fees, rates and charges. Katie, with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media, said staff recommends an annual increase not exceeding $22 per dwelling unit to maintain current service levels, cover rising operating costs and fund necessary capital projects.
The public hearing will allow residents to review proposed fees and submit comment before the board considers final action. The recap of the meeting did not include a roll‑call vote or a final adoption of new rates; it records only that the board approved scheduling the hearing.
Next steps: The county will publish proposed rates and hold the June 3 hearing; residents can watch the meeting on the county's public meetings YouTube channel or visit the county website for details.
