MARYSVILLE — Garbage rates are going up in Marysville, starting Jan. 1.
Residential customers who have single-can weekly service will see increased costs from $33.80 to $36.20 every two months.
Low-income senior single can service will go from $21.40 to $22.80 bimonthly.
Rates on the optional yard debris toter will rise from $14 to $15 bimonthly.
"The nominal rate adjustments we have made are necessary to meet projected operational and maintenance service needs in our garbage collection, recycling and disposal services, and to maintain a quality level of service for our expanding customer base," city finance director Sandy Langdon said.
Langdon added the council opted to increase the rates in steps to minimize the impact on customers’ pocketbooks, while still generating enough revenue to meet maintenance and operational needs into 2006 and to contend with increasing energy rates.
Rates were based on a study by consultant Economic and Engineering Services, Inc.
The city provides solid waste collection services to about 14,000 customers within the city limits.
The two-step incremental increase was approved by the council in 2001.
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