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City of Eugene 2 May 20, 1996 <br /> customers to recycle. Although recycling customers received a break in their rates, the cost of the <br /> rebate was actually calculated into the rate customers were charged. Recycling participation has <br /> grown to 90 percent, and it is hoped that the value of recycling will be retained long after the rebate <br /> goes away." <br /> The rate increase is being proposed ``-`to ensure the rates remain progressive by weight. Larger <br /> containers will pay progressively higher rates per pound under the proposed rate adjustment. <br /> Elimination of the rebate will maintain the current rates for 32-, 60-, and 90-gallon containers, and <br /> drop the rate for the 21-gallon mini-can," according to Young. <br /> A rate review is usually triggered by a request from haulers or by City staff. With this rate <br /> proposal, the City considered information about customer accounts and recycling participation, and <br /> revised container weights. It also considered the shift in container sizes among collection customers, <br /> based on financial data submitted by the haulers. <br /> Account data showed that since the last rate study, the total tons of residential waste have <br /> decreased by 10 percent, and the total tons of recycling have increased by 25 percent. According to <br /> Young: "It's important that collection rates promote waste reduction, cost containment and high-quality <br /> customer service." <br /> The public comment period concludes at 5 p.m. on June 7, 1996. Telephone 465-2744 to <br /> receive a copy of the Administrative Order and a fact sheet about solid waste and recycling rates. <br /> Written comments should be addressed to: Building and Permit Services, 99 West 10th Avenue, Suite <br /> <br /> 240, Eugene 97401 (Attention: Solid Waste & Recycling). <br /> <br />