Republic Services 2025 performance and Metro rate increase
Summary
Metro is raising the regional waste fee 10% and the regional excise fee 5%, on top of a reported 92% in garbage rate hikes since 2020. Councilors pushed back, and the food scraps technical assistance program lost its funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly 50 cents more per month per residential bin from the fee increase — part of a 92% cumulative rise since 2020.
Metro's solid waste system operations and environmental programs.
Residents footing steadily rising garbage bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting
Tualatin's hauler reported solid 2025 service stats but flagged a 9% Metro disposal increase that will likely pressure rates, plus new glass charges — partially offset by Recycling Modernization Act savings.
City Council Meeting
Metro is raising the regional waste fee 10% and the regional excise fee 5%, on top of a reported 92% in garbage rate hikes since 2020. Councilors pushed back, and the food scraps technical assistance program lost its funding.
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