Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting- 7/22/2026

The City of Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on July 22, 2026, primarily focused on discussing the annual rate adjustment proposal from Republic Services for fiscal year 2027. Republic Services presented a detailed breakdown of the proposed $14 monthly increase for residential customers, driven by a 3.454% CPI adjustment, a disposal rate increase from Ada County, the expiration of a federal tax credit (VTEC), and rising recycling service costs due to market conditions. The commission discussed the impact on commercial customers, ongoing negotiations to potentially reduce disposal fees, and the challenges in recycling commodity markets. They agreed to schedule a special meeting in August to review finalized rate details before making a formal recommendation to the City Council, which is expected to consider the rate changes in late August. Additionally, the commission reviewed quarterly solid waste tonnage reports and received updates on facility improvements and operational matters.