Jacksonville City Council considers raising trash fees to address growing debt

City Council resolves to increase trash fees: Public hearing slated for March 17

The Big Timber City Council approved a resolution of intention increasing residential and commercial trash service collection fees by 45%, at the council's bimonthly meeting, on Feb. 18.

Jacksonville City Council considers raising trash fees to address growing debt

Jacksonville City Council is considering legislation to raise trash fees in order to address a growing debt for a solid waste loan, which could reach $500 million by fiscal year 2031-2032.

Brownsville City Council Struggles with Trash Rates Increase

Photo by Lynn Bledsoe – Brownsville City Council: Melinda Vanmeter, Anthony Duvall Brownsville lawyer Marc Lovell, Mayor Ricky Simon, Jill Vincent, David Campbell, Lloyd Blanton and Justin Meredith review the cities bills. Far Left is Chief of Police Jeremy Hodges and far right is Utility Clerk Jennifer Hite.    Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Editor   Brownsville City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 5, 2025, with all council members presen…