Trash fee going up in this Luzerne County community

Garbage fee increase in Nanticoke
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At last night's Nanticoke City Council meeting the budget for 2024 was the topic of discussion. Included in the budget, a bid that will increase the cost of trash collection for city residents. Council approved the bid from JP Mascaro and Sons for trash, recycling and yard waste collection. It will increase the current fee from $258 to $415 a year starting in the new year through 2026. Residents may pay in full and receive a discount or pay in three installments.

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