Town trash bills rise

Longboaters will see an annual increase in their town trash and recycling bills, beginning with their April statements.

Waste Management, as part of its contract that expires after this year, is allowed to increase the base rate for its customers annually. The increase this year rises from $19.20 to $19.53 per month.

The Longboat Key Town Commission has expressed an interest in looking for a new garbage and recycling company once they are allowed to solicit bids next year for such services.

Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].