City approves modest garbage-rate increase; company cites West Coast CPI
August 11, 2026 | Hood River City, Hood River County, Oregon
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Hood River — Council voted to adopt Resolution 2025‑26 to allow a small rate increase from Hood River Garbage after the company's annual presentation on cost drivers.
Jim, representing Hood River Garbage, said the company bases annual adjustments on the CPI West Coast index for the sample period, which measured 3.04% for July-to-July. "We asked for 85% of that because we know nobody likes a rate increase, and we try to do everything we can to mitigate the expenses," he said. For a residential 35‑gallon cart the increase equates to $0.69 per month (about $27.43 from the current $26.74). Larger carts and commercial containers were listed with their specific dollar impacts in the packet.
Council had brief questions about potential low‑income support and recycling/compost breakdowns; the presenter said a state survey is available but city-versus-county splits are not provided. Council then placed the item on the consent agenda and approved the resolution. The measure takes effect Sept. 1, 2026.
Jim, representing Hood River Garbage, said the company bases annual adjustments on the CPI West Coast index for the sample period, which measured 3.04% for July-to-July. "We asked for 85% of that because we know nobody likes a rate increase, and we try to do everything we can to mitigate the expenses," he said. For a residential 35‑gallon cart the increase equates to $0.69 per month (about $27.43 from the current $26.74). Larger carts and commercial containers were listed with their specific dollar impacts in the packet.
Council had brief questions about potential low‑income support and recycling/compost breakdowns; the presenter said a state survey is available but city-versus-county splits are not provided. Council then placed the item on the consent agenda and approved the resolution. The measure takes effect Sept. 1, 2026.
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