Marceline City Council Approves Solid Waste Contract with RTS

The new 5-year deal will keep trash service rates steady for residents.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:44am

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The Marceline City Council has voted to enter into a new 5-year contract with RTS for the city's solid waste and trash collection services. The $18 per month rate for residents will remain locked in for the first 3 years of the agreement. The council also approved a foam roof coating project for City Hall and a street closure for an upcoming community event.

Why it matters

This contract renewal ensures consistent and affordable trash pickup services for Marceline residents over the next several years. The council's other decisions around infrastructure improvements and community events also demonstrate their commitment to maintaining the city's services and quality of life for local residents.

The details

Under the new 5-year contract with RTS, Marceline residents will continue to pay $18 per month for trash collection, with that rate locked in for the first 3 years. The council also approved a foam roof coating project for City Hall that came in under the initial budget, as well as a street closure request for the upcoming Wine and Art Stroll community event on August 22.

  • The Marceline City Council voted on the RTS contract during its meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The new $18 per month trash service rate will take effect when the 5-year contract begins.
  • The council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to make decisions on employee health, dental, and vision insurance.

The players

Jesse Wallis

The Marceline City Manager who announced details of the new RTS contract and other council decisions.

Brian Baker

The newly elected city council member who will be sworn in at the April 14 reorganization meeting, succeeding Gary Carlson.

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What they’re saying

“The $18 per month rate is locked in for the next three years when the contract takes effect.”

— Jesse Wallis, City Manager

What’s next

The council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 14 to make decisions on employee health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as conduct its reorganization meeting where Brian Baker will be sworn in as the new city council member.

The takeaway

Marceline's city council is taking proactive steps to maintain essential services and community events for residents, including securing a multi-year trash collection contract with stable pricing and approving infrastructure upgrades, despite facing some increases in employee benefit costs.