Residents will see $1.27 monthly increase
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Jay residents will see an increase of $1.27 in their garbage rate due to a 4 percent Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase following Monday night's council meeting.
The increase comes a year after the town made garbage service mandatory within town limits and signed a five-year contract with Adams Sanitation.
An Adams Sanitation representative said the biggest three reasons why the fees rose are an increase in dump fees, the rise in fuel costs and the company's competitiveness to keep good drivers on staff.
Another reason is that landfill tipping fees have risen by $2 per ton this year.
He made reference to the maximum 4 percent Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase for 2022 as written in the contract between the town of Jay and Adams Sanitation.
In a letter to the town requesting the increase, the company indicated their cost increased more than they are asking, but cited, 'however, the Town of Jay was willing to take a risk with our little company and you have been an extremely gracious partner to work with over the last year.'
Councilwoman Jane Hayes made a motion to approve the increase, which was seconded by Mayor Shon Owens, the motion carried unanimously.
