Washington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, 06/23/26

The Washington County Board of Commissioners held a public meeting on June 23, 2026, which included a significant discussion and approval of the 2026 solid waste and recycling collection rate adjustments. Staff presented detailed findings on the annual rate review, highlighting recommended rate increases across various service categories, including a 5.6% increase for rural canned cart service, a 24.9% increase for medical waste handling, and a one-time adjustment for refrigerant-containing devices to $42.50 each. The Garbage and Recycling Advisory Committee and local haulers supported these adjustments. The board unanimously adopted the resolution approving these rate changes, effective August 1, 2026. Additionally, the meeting featured public comments on various topics such as election integrity concerns, opposition to the Century Boulevard extension project, and ADA accessibility issues, but no other procurement or contracting decisions were made during the session.