County approves 2.9% franchise rate increase for Republic Services
May 19, 2026 | Klamath County, Oregon
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Klamath County commissioners approved Amendment No. 6 to the franchise agreement with Allied Waste Transfer Services of Oregon LLC, doing business as Republic Services of Oregon, on May 19. The amendment allows a 2.9% rate increase effective July 1, 2026; staff estimated an annual franchise revenue increase of approximately $1,175 that would be allocated to recycling and code enforcement budgets.
Staff moved the amendment, noting the change is outlined in Exhibit A of the amendment. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the amendment. Staff did not provide a detailed breakdown of the household-level rate change or the total franchise revenue base during the meeting.
The amendment will take effect July 1, 2026 as stated during the meeting.
Staff moved the amendment, noting the change is outlined in Exhibit A of the amendment. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the amendment. Staff did not provide a detailed breakdown of the household-level rate change or the total franchise revenue base during the meeting.
The amendment will take effect July 1, 2026 as stated during the meeting.
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