City Council discusses garbage rates

HARRINGTON — Paul Dione from Sunshine Disposal and Recycling met with city council to discuss the solid waste disposal contract Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Mayor Pro Tempore David Buddrius was curious if there was a contract and Dione produced the agreement.

The council discussed rates with Dione and the possibility of not needing three sizes of garbage containers.

Dione talked about the differences in rates between Sunshine versus county options and the price increase due to economic standings.

“We even had to increase our stage wages by 25%,” Dione said.

He said the cost of a new garbage truck has doubled since COVID.