City Of Irving: Public Hearings Will Discuss Proposed Solid Waste Services Rate Increase

Irving TX

01 September, 2021

5:21 PM

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Press release from the City of Irving: September 1, 2021 Based on recommendations from the long-term strategic plan for the landfill and the solid waste cost of service analysis studies presented at the Aug. 18 City Council Budget Retreat, two public hearings are scheduled for Sept. 2 and 16 to seek public input on a second proposed rate increase to Irving's solid waste services. The proposed increases will help fund needed capital improvement projects to maximize the city's Hunter Ferrell Landfill life expectancy and continue addressing solid waste services operational needs.  The proposed increases provide funding for capital improvements, equipment purchases, and operational needs. If approved, the proposed rate increases would begin October 1, 2021. Irving residents would see an additional 16% increase on the monthly solid waste rate. Rate ClassCurrent RateProposed RateProposed Increase Residential      $25.42 $29.50 $4.08 Senior   $20.34 $23.60 $3.26 Roll-Off Pull Rates  $123.50-$292.50 (based on cubic yards) $200-$375 $76.50-$82.50 Landfill Gate Rate $40 (based on tonnage) $48 $8   Two public hearings are scheduled for Sept. 2 and 16 at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Visit CityofIrving.org/Agendas for more information. For questions, visit CityofIrving.org/Solid-Waste-Services or call (972) 721-8059. Based on recommendations from the long-term strategic plan for the landfill and the solid waste cost of service analysis studies presented at the Aug. 18 City Council Budget Retreat, two public hearings are scheduled for Sept. 2 and 16 to seek public input on a second proposed rate increase to Irving's solid waste services. The proposed increases will help fund needed capital improvement projects to maximize the city's Hunter Ferrell Landfill life expectancy and continue addressing solid waste services operational needs.  The proposed increases provide funding for capital improvements, equipment purchases, and operational needs. If approved, the proposed rate increases would begin October 1, 2021. Irving residents would see an additional 16% increase on the monthly solid waste rate.   Two public hearings are scheduled for Sept. 2 and 16 at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Visit CityofIrving.org/Agendas for more information. For questions, visit CityofIrving.org/Solid-Waste-Services or call (972) 721-8059. Learn more about the recommendations This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author's own.