The City of Rockwood will start negotiations with Waste Connections for garbage collection services.

If the contract is finalized, Rockwood residents may see an increase in the garbage collection fees.

Waste Connections will provide each customer with a 96-gallon container, aligning with their new operational protocol, similar to their service in Harriman.

This change necessitates a fee increase to cover the cost of the containers that can be automatically emptied into their trucks.

The council’s final decision will be made through an ordinance requiring two readings before the contract is approved.