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Helena Trash Rates Rise, City Seeks New Bid | Birmingham News
Helena’s garbage bill is jumping to $25.60 per month starting next month after City Council approved a one-year extension with Republic Services — a move officials say was necessary due to a CPI-driven rate adjustment and a last-minute scramble to avoid contract lapse. The mayor admits they ran out of time to explore alternatives, and while Republic wanted three years, the city insisted on one, removing automatic renewal language to force a fresh bidding process. The city plans to launch a competitive bid in late winter or early spring, evaluating not just cost but also service reliability —…
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