Cashmere City Council reluctant to move forward with Waste Management contract

The briefing

The Cashmere City Council has delayed voting on a new 10-year Waste Management contract due to concerns over a proposed 10% rate increase. Council members questioned the necessity of the hike, pointing out that previous increases were capped at 4% annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Waste Management representatives explained that operating costs, including fuel, steel, and labor, have risen significantly over the past decade.