The City of Apache Junction has announced a 5% hike in trash collection rates by Republic Services, set to hit your bills starting in April. This move shadows the national trend, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a 5.19% increase in waste collection rates across the U.S.
To avoid wallet shock, the city has a contract in place that caps annual rate jumps at 5%. The approximate uptick will be about $0.6 for homes without recycling service and $1.05 for those who do sort their recyclables, as per the official announcement.
Every year, like a broken record, budgets have to stretch a little further to cover the seemingly relentless rise in the cost of living. Trash collection is no exception to this trend — a trend that reflects broader economic pressures and the costs associated with keeping our communities clean and green.
For those with questions, or perhaps just looking to air their grievances, Republic Services is on standby at 602-237-2078. While no one likes to pay more, especially for something as mundane as trash removal, the city and the waste management company remind residents that this annual adjustment is part of keeping the services running without interruption.
