Hanford staff: refuse fund faces $274,000 shortfall; proposed rate increases to be implemented after hearing City refuse staff presented a rate study showing a projected structural shortfall and proposed a 10% increase in each of the first two years (then 5% annually); written protests were far fewer than the majority threshold, so staff will implement the proposed increases effective May 1, 2026 unless the council directs otherwise.

Hanford's refuse fund is facing a staggering $274,000 shortfall, prompting proposed rate increases that could impact your wallet starting May 2026.

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