# Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting (9/23/26)

The City of Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to solid waste management and service rates. A key procurement-related discussion involved the FY '27 rate proposal from Republic Services, which was recently approved by the City Council. The approved rates reflect a lower increase than initially proposed, resulting in an average monthly increase of only 50 cents per customer and an estimated $500,000 annual savings citywide due to the opening of the Sawtooth Landfill. The commission also discussed the upcoming end of the orange bag recycling program, noting its limited participation and the need for outreach to reduce contamination in recycling streams. Additionally, the commission previewed a forthcoming report on a potential citywide composting program, which will be presented for feedback and possible recommendation to the City Council. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but the meeting included updates on ongoing service agreements and community engagement initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meeting (9/23/26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwkZSDCvhJM) - City of Meridian