By Megan Wehring

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Dripping Springs residents will soon see increased rates for trash and recycle collection services.

Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc. provides Dripping Springs residents with trash, recycle and bulk collection services weekly. In the Contract and Franchise Agreement with the city, Waste Connections can request a rate increase up to one time annually based on an increase in “fuel costs, taxes, fee or regulations.”

Because elevated inflation has b...