By Sean C. Morgan
Lebanon Local
Lebanon residents will see a 2.4-percent increase in trash rates, 64 cents for the average residence, for Republic Services pickups, starting Jan. 1.
The City Council approved the rate increase for the new year during its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 11. The city’s franchise agreement with Republic requires City Council approval of proposed increases.
The rate increase is based on the annual Consumer Price Index, said Ron…