Trash collection fees for Highland Village residents are slated to increase by 3.95% beginning in October.

City Council members discussed this change during a Sept. 23 work session .

What you need to know

The city’s contract with Republic Services allows for a 4% annual rate adjustment, which the company requested for FY 2025-26, Director of Marketing and Communications Laurie Mullens said.

The following rates go into effect Oct. 1:

Residential fees will increase from $21.24 per month to $22.08 per month.

Senior residential fees will increase from $19.15 per month to $19.91 per month.

Residents will see the new rate on their bill due November 20, Mullens said.

The context

Republic Services provides every residence with a 95-gallon blue trash cart for automated pickup service

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