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Red River council approves 25% solid-waste rate increase for town services
Summary
The town approved Resolution 2025-14 increasing solid-waste service rates; single-family residential monthly service will rise from $17.89 to $42.36, with proportional increases for short-term rentals and commercial accounts.
The Red River town council approved a 25% increase to solid-waste rates for services inside town limits, citing tight operating margins and increased costs.
Mayor Linda Calhoun and staff presented the proposed changes as part of Resolution 2025-14. The mayor read specific per-category changes: single-family residential service would increase from $17.89 to $42.36 per month; short-term rental service from $26.01 to $32.51; small commercial from $65.03 to $81.29; and large commercial per bin from $130.50 to $163.13. Staff said the town is operating "slim" on margins and recommended passing the increase to maintain service levels.
Councilors asked clarifying questions about implementation and legal review; staff said they would consult the town attorney on any category definitions and return with recommended billing updates. The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution during the meeting; staff were directed to update the billing system and provide public notice to customers.
Who spoke on record: Mayor Linda Calhoun presented the change and urged council to adopt the update to maintain service continuity. No councilor questions prompted a motion to delay; the council adopted the resolution during the same meeting.
What residents should expect next: Public Works will update customer billing to reflect the new rates and issue notices to single-family accounts, short-term rental operators and commercial customers; a target effective date discussed during the meeting was June 1, 2025.
