BY SHAHERYAR KHAN & ERIC WEILBACHER
New Braunfels considers adjusting solid waste rates
City Council discussed a proposal to amend Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances July 8 that would amount to changes to solid waste commer- cial rates and operational modifications. The background The Solid Waste and Recycling Division operates as an enterprise fund, relying on service revenues, not general funds, said Matthew Eckmann, assis- tant director of public works for the city. Eckmann proposed a new rate structure to be implemented over three fiscal years. “The rate structure is pretty disproportionate, meaning the lower-end users are paying a higher share of the cost of services than our upper-range users,” Eckmann said. Diving in deeper The proposal suggests changing recycling and green waste collections from weekly to biweekly, Eckmann said, as the rates in New Braunfels for
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NBU acquires new water source New Braunfels Utilities officials announced the addition of 8,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer on July 10. The takeaway NBU CEO Ryan Kelso said NBU now pulls from seven different water sources. “The Carrizo source is being treated at a new plant located near Rosanky, Texas, and is included in the cost of the purchase,” Kelso said.
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recycling bin use are below 50%, and the rates for green waste are below 10%. These changes are expected to save approxi- mately $300,000 in labor costs, as well as reduce fuel and equipment costs, Eckmann said. Eckmann anticipates efficiency improvements with the new material recovery facility opening in New Braunfels in 2025. An outreach campaign to inform residents about a new waste management app will launch in August.
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