Republic Wast Services cites a 2.10% increase in the DFW Consumer Price Index and an 11.37% increase in the fees they are paying at the landfill as justification for the increase. 
 
The chart below provides details for the increase which is effective immediately and will be reflected in the February billing cycle.                                                                                                            

Service                                         New Rate        Former Rate       Increase

Residential Recycling & Trash Rate                   $18.20             $17.55 $0.65                      
Additional Poly Cart                                             $7.45              $7.25                $0.20

Commercial Trash Rate                                      $25.65 $24.75 $0.90

Additional Commercial Trash Cart                        $25.29 $24.75 $0.54