Board flags trash contract increases and seeks Verdantus hourly estimate for SOAR rate study update

Aug 26, 2026

The board reviewed a trash-contract rate increase tied to fuel indices and asked Verdantus to provide hourly pricing to update the SOAR water-rate study so the board can evaluate lift-station reserve levels and other operating assumptions.

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The board's utility committee reported Republic Services’ trash contract will increase rates due to fuel costs and indexed adjustments. Committee members said the new basic curb service rate will be $19.70 a month (effective July 1) and cited updated cart and door-service rates; the committee also asked Verdantus to revise the SOAR water-rate study on an hourly basis to check lift-station reserve assumptions.

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