The city of Helena will absorb rising curbside recycling rates. Helena Recycling gave the city notice that the rate would increase for the first time since 2018, bringing the total to $16.20 per customer per month upon renewal of the contract Jan. 1. The contract is for one year with an option for a second year. The commission’s decision to absorb the increase pushes its total subsidy to $8.20 per customer per month for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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