Environmental Managment Advisory Committee

The City of Florence Environmental Management Committee will hold a public hearing on proposed increases to the garbage collection rates listed in the Solid Waste Rate Schedule.  The hearing will be held on April 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.  The proposal includes a 2.4% increase to all rates, $4 per mile charge for certain drop box services, and a recycling surcharge of $1.50 for cart service and $ .85 per yard for bin service.  EMAC will make a recommendation to the Florence City Council who will also hold a public hearing, tentatively scheduled for May 7th, 5:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center after discussing in a worksession scheduled for April 18th.  For more information please contact Wendy FarleyCampbell, Planning Director, City of Florence, 541-997-8237.