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Callander council faces rising garbage costs, considering tax hikes and reserve use to balance its 2026 budget.
Callander council is finalizing its 2026 budget amid a $75,000 annual increase in residential garbage costs, prompting a review of trash contractor options.
A 31% rise in waste and recycling expenses led staff to identify savings, including a $10,000 reduction from duplicate library insurance.
Council is considering tax increases of 4%, 4.76%, or 5%—down from an initial 6.1%—but these lower rates rely on drawing from reserve funds.
Officials, including Mayor Jordy Carr, warn that depleting reserves could harm long-term financial stability and emergency preparedness, as reserves are needed for unexpected costs like water main breaks.
The council continues evaluating options to balance immediate fiscal needs with future sustainability.
El ayuntamiento de Callander se enfrenta a un aumento en los costos de la basura, considerando aumentos de impuestos y uso de reservas para equilibrar su presupuesto de 2026.