Saanich council has ratified higher rates for sewer, water and garbage pickup.
Pending any adjustments during the budget cycle, average homeowners will see their sewer rates rise $49 B次元官网网址� or 10.52 per cent B次元官网网址� in 2019 over 2018, rising from $466 to $514.
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Saanich residents will also have to pay more for garbage pick-up. Under the system, Saanich residents pay a base fee for solid waste services with the proposed rate for 2019 reaching $127.50. They also pay cart fees that fund the collection and disposal of garbage and organic waste based on cart size and type of garbage.
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Under the proposed fees, homeowners will pay at least $181.50 and up to $240.48 dollars. In 2018, they paid $174.60 to $231.60.
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