New price increase index proposed for Rogue Disposal customers

Matt Jordan January 21, 2020

Last Updated: January 21, 2020

Jackson County, Ore — Rogue Disposal is proposing a new way of adjusting rates for its trash and recycling services.

At a city of Medford workshop Thursday, Rogue Disposal will propose moving to a new index that better fits the needs of the company.

For many Jackson County residents, that would mean slightly larger yearly increases in rates, to offset even more expensive costs in the long run.

“five years ago we had a 12% rate increase so we’re hoping by making these annual increases a little bit larger, that we wouldn’t have large double-digit increases due to the fact that we’re not keeping up with inflation,” said Gary Penning, Director of Marketing for Rogue Disposal.

Rogue Disposal says the new price index would offset rising costs of operations. Until approved, there will be no immediate increase in costs to customers. Any increases would take place on January 1st of the next year.

Matt Jordan January 21, 2020

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.