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Republic Services trash and recycling rate increase
Summary
Trash and recycling rates rise 4.86% to $39.43/month on September 1. Council says the 10-year contract locks them in but may revisit terms with Republic, possibly seeking occasional bulk/leaf pickup.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Your trash bill goes up $1.83 a month starting September 1.
✅Who benefits
Republic Services, which receives the contractual increase.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents paying higher utility bills for what some see as reduced service.
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