Union County Commissioners approve 2.9% rate increase for Union Sanitation

UNION COUNTY – During a regular commission meeting on Wednesday, December 17, the Union County Board of commissioners approved Resolution 2025-22, formally raising the on-route collection fees for Union Sanitation by 2.9%.

In a letter to commissioners requesting the increase, Union Sanitation wrote:

“The Baker Landfill is raising their disposal fee. Waste Pro is raising their disposal fees for the Union County transfer site due to Baker raising their tipping fee and their increase in expense costs. You approved a rate increase for Waste Pro of 3.4%. Their increase will go into effect January 1^st, 2026. We are asking for a 2.9% increase to cover the increase of disposal costs and expense costs as well. We are hoping to have this in effect also by January 1^st, 2026.”

For both Union and North Powder, the new rate will translate to a $.94 cent increase per month or $.24 cent increase per collection for typical residential services. 20 Yard boxes will be $112.55, plus mileage, and $84.00 a ton. Demurrage after the 6^th day is $6.50 that will be charged on drop boxes & containers.

For specific container pricing, North Powder’s 2026 rates are:

42 Gallon Roll Cart Per Week: $29.98/month

68 Gallon Roll Cart Per Week: $35.03/month

96 Gallon Roll Cart Per Week: $40.09/month

Once a Month Pickup 42 Gallon Can: $14.25

Union’s 2026 rates are:

42 Gallon Roll Cart Per Week: $28.15/month

68 Gallon Roll Cart Per Week: $33.20/month

96 Gallon Roll Cart Per Week: $38.26/month

Once a Month Pickup 42 Gallon Can: $14.25

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