Longview Council Negotiates Garbage Collection Rates

Locals say it’s a garbage ‘mess.’ Now a city councillor is asking if this building can be cut off from trash collection

Building owner’s representative denies trash is a problem at the site, and contends city action is a “witch hunt.”

Longview Council negotiates garbage collection rates

During its meeting Tuesday, July 21, Longview Council proposed basing garbage rates on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Staff offered the city 32 gallon carts, 60 gallon carts, 90 gallon carts (current size) available to single person households who produce less waste.Officials estimated customers using the current service level could see their total monthly bill rise by roughly $18–$22, depending on administrative f…