If you live in Sammamish, WA and use Republic Services for garbage pickup, you may have noticed a price increase that took effect January 1, 2026. I took a closer look at my bill to understand what we’re actually paying for. Republic Services 2026 Price Increase Based on the line items, a full quarter at the old rates comes to roughly $214, while the new 2026 rates bring that to about $227 — an increase of around $13 per quarter, or $52 per year. The bill states that rates will increase effective January 1, 2026 due to “the annual contract adjustment and the increase to the King County Solid Waste fees.” ...

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