Several cities on the Salt Lake Valley's east side have long-term contracts and, for now, rates remain stable.

Sandy residents, for example, were hit with increased garbage fees of 50 cents this year though fuel prices have increased at a much greater rate. Future fuel surcharges will be passed on to residents directly. Rates for residents in Draper are expected to stay stable because the sanitation fund has $400,000 in reserve, said Finance Director Danyce Steck.

For now, the sanitation service South Salt Lake provides is free. However, the industrial city, which relies heavily on sales tax proceeds, could begin charging, said city Finance Director Kyle Kershaw. The city pays 7 percent more for garbage now than in years past.

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Waste Management top hauler in N. Utah

Waste Management contracts for garbage pickup with the following cities: Bluffdale, Murray, Midvale, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, Roy, South Ogden, Layton, Marriott Slaterville, North Ogden, North Salt Lake, Clearfield, Uintah, Harrisville, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, Orem, Lehi, Cedar Fort, Cedar Hills and Woodland Hills.

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Contributing: Jared Page, Joe Dougherty, Lynn Wilde, Lynn Arave, Rebecca Palmer
E-mail: csmith@desnews.com