WASTE COLLECTION FEE TO BE EASED IN.(News)

From: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY) | Date: May 21, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Denise Wilson Post staff reporter

The city of Fort Thomas is trying to "soften'' the blow of a waste collection increase by gradually increasing the amount it charges its residents over a two-year period to $100 a year in 2003 and $104 a year in 2004.

The city decided to extend its contract with Rumpke for residential curbside waste collection services, disposal and recycling for two more years during a council meeting on Monday.

The new agreement, which runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2005, will increase the monthly fee the company charges for residential ...

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