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County Moves To Increase Garbage Collection Fees

    The Lake County Commission on Tuesday voted for a planned for an increase in garbage collection services in the coming budget years, citing increased charges from the county’s contract hauler.
   In September, the commission is expected to formally approve a $23 or $33 annual increase for residents depending on pickup schedule.
   “It’s a direct cost,” said commissioner Sean Parks explaining the increase and that garbage is not a revenue area for the county. “Whatever they are charging, we’re charging.”
   Garbage collection was a hot-button item several months ago when the county switched to its current hauler, as it struggled to fully run routes - particularly in the rural North Lake County area. Pickup has been much more regular recently.
   “We’ve made a lot of progress,” said commission chair Leslie Campione, whose district includes North Lake County.