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Changes In New Year Re: Umatilla Garbage Hauling

    The City of Umatilla is closing in on a new garbage hauling provider. With current contractor GFL Environmental having notified the city of its intention to not continue beyond its current contracted date with the city, Umatilla in recent weeks has been looking for a new contractor to take over in the new year.
   At its meeting on November 4, the city council gave staff direction to pursue a contract with Waste Management.
   Waste Management has agreed to pursue a contract with the city based off its current contract with the City of Eustis, with Umatilla officials stating they feel the price offered by Waste Management will be better than might be found on the open market.
   City manager Aaron Mercer told council members investigation into potential companies found the roughly $31 monthly cost being offered by Waste Management is several dollars lower than other providers.
   Currently, city customers pay roughly $21 per month for garbage service.
   The increase is expected to take effect in January as long contract details are finalized.