Raise garbage collection rates by $1.53 per month starting January 2025
In Plain English
The city's franchise agreement with Republic Services requires annual rate adjustments based on inflation and program costs. Your monthly garbage bill increases by $1.19 for collection services plus $0.34 for post-collection processing. If approved, residents with standard 35-gallon service pay $1.53 more per month until the current contract ends June 30.
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