Deschutes County approves rate increases for waste haulers, effective July 1

Jun 24, 2026

After a public hearing with no public comment, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved board order 2026-024 raising residential curbside rates by 5% for franchise haulers and authorizing an approximately 11–12% increase for the county transfer operator; staff cited tip-fee increases, fuel and equipment costs.

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The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted June 24 to approve board order 2026-024, authorizing rate adjustments for franchise waste haulers and the county transfer operator. The changes become effective on billing cycles beginning July 1.

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