City garbage rates may increase in Jan.

The City Council is considering raising garbage pickup rates because of the increase from the current vendor, Waste Management Bayou Inc. The current contract expires Dec. 31 and is a five-year extension of the original contract. The new contract will also have a five yearoption to renew.

Residential singlefamilies are now paying $22.70 per month and the new rate will be $28.17.

Commercial customers…