RATE INCREASE NOTICE
University Place Refuse Service, Inc. will be making an annual rate adjustment as allowed by contract with the City of University Place. The adjustment becomes effective March 1, 2023. The adjustment is made up of 2 parts: (1.) The dump fee increase by Land Recovery, Inc. from the current $166.45 per ton to $171.23 per ton, an increase of 2.87%%. (2.) A cost-of-living increase of up to 10.1%.
SAMPLE RATE INCREASE FOR 64 GALLON GARBAGE CART, EVERY-OTHER-WEEK PICKUP WITH RECYCLING (our most popular service, without taxes):
| 2022 | 2023 | INCREASE | PERCENTAGE |
| $31.23 | $33.53 | $2.30 | 7.4% |
The public is encouraged to submit oral or written comments to City Hall, located at 3609 Market Pl W suite 200. Contact University Place Refuse Service, Inc. for questions regarding this request at (253) 564-3212. A complete copy of the adjusted rates will be available for citizens to review in the Office of the City Clerk, University Place City Hall, 3609 Market Pl W suite 200, University Place.
Phone (253)566-5656.