City of Hood River Awards Utilities Contract to Waste Connections of Oregon Inc Dba Hood River Garbage Service (August 2026)

The Hood River City Council adopted Resolution 2026-19 approving a 2.58% rate increase for Waste Connections of Oregon, Inc. dba Hood River Garbage Service under the City’s exclusive solid waste franchise. A typical single-family 65-gallon cart bill will rise by about $0.83 per month starting September 1, 2026.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

2.58% average annual garbage rate increase (e.g., 65-gallon cart from $32.00 to $32.83/month)

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Effective September 1, 2026

Renewal

Rate adjustment under existing 10-year franchise; franchise itself still set to expire April 30, 2027 unless separately renewed.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Hood River City Council Meeting Agenda 2026-08-10

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City of Hood River City Council Meeting Agenda 2026-08-10

ONGOING

City of Hood River, OregonAug 8, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of Hood River?

Waste Connections of Oregon Inc Dba Hood River Garbage Service was awarded this utilities contract by City of Hood River, as recorded on August 8, 2026. The contract value is 2.58% average annual garbage rate increase (e.g., 65-gallon cart from $32.00 to $32.83/month).

How much is the Waste Connections of Oregon Inc Dba Hood River Garbage Service contract with City of Hood River worth?

The Waste Connections of Oregon Inc Dba Hood River Garbage Service contract with City of Hood River is valued at 2.58% average annual garbage rate increase (e.g., 65-gallon cart from $32.00 to $32.83/month), covering utilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Hood River City Council Meeting Agenda 2026-08-10 (Agenda), dated August 8, 2026 from City of Hood River. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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