Union County approves service rate increase for Union Sanitation

UNION – During a regular commission meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Union County Board of Commissioners officially approved a 2.7% service fee increase for Union Sanitation, Resolution 2025-05. According to information presented to the commissioners, the requested rate increase was due in part to the Baker Landfill raising its disposal fee, with county commissioners also having approved a rate increase for Waste Pro on January 22nd. The new rate pricing for Union Sanitation’s routes (as also presented to commissioners) is as follows:

Union Route

• 42 Gallon roll cart per week: $27.21/Month.
• 68 Gallon roll cart per week: $32.26/Month.
• 96 Gallon roll cart per week: $37.32/Month.
• Once a month pickup 42 gallon can: $14.25.

• 20 yard boxes: $122.55, plus mileage, and $81.25 a ton
• Demurrage after the 6th day is $6.50 per day that will be charged on drop boxes and containers.

North Powder Route

• 42 Gallon roll cart per week: $29.04/Month.
• 68 Gallon roll cart per week: $34.09/Month.
• 96 Gallon roll cart per week: $39.15/Month.
• Once a month pickup 42 gallon can: $14.25.

• 20 yard boxes: $122.55, plus mileage, and $81.25 a ton.
• Demurrage after the 6th day is $6.50 per day that will be charged on drop boxes and containers.

*Services in rural areas may be charged additional mileage.

*Does not include fuel surcharge.

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(A stock image was used for this article)

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