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NEWS — Council asks questions about refuse/landfill rates

· Reported by 830 Times (Del Rio)

Bottom line

Del Rio City Council discussed a proposed 5 percent increase in household trash rates beginning in early October. The service frequency will remain at once weekly, correcting a previous notice that suggested a reduction to twice monthly.

Why it matters in TX-23

Del Rio residents inside and outside city limits will face higher monthly fees starting in October, with a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 22. The increase aims to balance the budget for a new $5.4 million contract with Platform Waste Solutions.

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