Greencastle city residents will notice a change on their water bill for the cost of their trash services. Starting January 1, 2022 the cost of trash services with Republic will go from $10 to $15. However, due to billing in arrears, residents will not see this change reflected until their February bill.

The contract with Republic Trash services ends this month, December 2021. Republic has agreed to a three-month extension of the contract, while the city works on obtaining a new contract, which could still be with Republic if their bid satisfies the Greencastle Board of Public Works.

This rate change is considered temporary due to this being an extension and not a new contract. However, the Board of Public Works has asked for bids from a variety of trash service providers with prices for both recycling included and recycling not included. They have a goal of choosing a provider that would cost residents close to the $15 the extension is costing.

This will be the first change in trash service cost since 2004.