Basin Disposal cost increase drives solid waste rate hike

The City of West Richland acknowledged increased transfer and disposal costs charged to Basin Disposal by a third-party provider, raising per-ton fees from about $59.74 to $80.00. Under the existing agreement, these costs are passed through to customers, and Resolution 24-26 adjusts solid waste service rates accordingly.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Renewal

Existing agreement with Basin Disposal allows transfer and disposal fee increases from third-party providers to be passed through to customer rates; no separate renewal terms discussed.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

City of West Richland Minutes City Council Meeting 2026-05-05

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of West Richland?

Basin Disposal was awarded this utilities contract by City of West Richland, as recorded on May 5, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of West Richland Minutes City Council Meeting 2026-05-05 (Minutes), dated May 5, 2026 from City of West Richland. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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