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Mosier council approves 2.58% trash rate increase; explores yard-debris options
Summary
The Mosier City Council approved a 2.58% increase to 2026 trash and recycling rates and directed staff to explore subscription yard-debris collection and large drop-box options following a presentation from The Dalles Disposal.
The Mosier City Council on Oct. 1 approved a 2.58% increase to 2026 trash and recycling rates after a presentation from Jim Winterbottom of The Dalles Disposal, who said the change responds to rising landfill costs and is intended to cover added expenses rather than increase profit. The council discussed yard-debris options, including subscription-based weekly or bi-weekly collection and continued use of 30-yard drop boxes that have seen strong use this year.
Why it matters: Solid-waste rate changes affect most households and small businesses in Mosier; the council framed the decision as a cost-recovery step and asked staff to return with pricing options for different service levels.
The presentation: Winterbottom outlined the proposed 2.58% adjustment and explained it would offset higher landfill costs and support operational efficiency. Mayor Witt Anderson directed City Manager Andrea Rogers to work with Winterbottom to research the city's options for expanding yard-debris removal as part of garbage service offerings.
Council action: Councilor Lydia Koerner moved to approve the rate increases as presented; Councilor Noah Estes seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote with no opposition or abstentions.
What comes next: City Manager Rogers is tasked with obtaining pricing options from The Dalles Disposal for alternate yard-debris service levels and will report back to the council. The action was recorded as a formal motion in the meeting minutes.
