(KAIR)--City of Atchison trash and recycling customers are now seeing solid waste collection fees on their utility bills for the first time since 2015.
That's according to a release from the City of Atchison, which says the reinstatement of the fees signal the end of the countywide 1-cent sales tax that has funded the operation of the Solid Waste Division of Public Works in recent years.
The monthly fee is $19.25 for weekly curbside collection of regular trash, bi-weekly collection of recycling, and weekly special pickups for yard waste, bulky items, appliances, and similar goods.
Eligible low-income senior citizens may qualify for a discounted rate based on age and income.
The previous tax was eliminated when voters, in November, voted to replace it with a new, three-fourths of one-percent sales tax for Atchison County. The change meant the loss of City of Atchison funding for solid waste, leading to the now in-place increase.
The previous county-wide tax, approved by voters in 1993 to fund joint communications and solid waste, had long been controversial, with cities and the county long bickering over who receives how much of the generated funds.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Two file to challenge local legislator
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
State Board approves land transfer agreements
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
LATEST STORIES
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Potts first to file for Sheriff's seat in Atchison Co
Senator Slama won't endorse candidate in legislative race
Local author brings "Broken and Chained" to Falls City Saturday