Haines Borough officials are looking for ways to cut garbage expenses in the face of increased collection fees that have doubled or more in less than a year.
The borough paid Community Waste Solutions $4,094 for garbage removal at the boat harbor in May, more than four times the municipality’s bill of $952 in May 2011.
Harbormaster Phil Benner attributed the spike to increased rates, unauthorized use of dumpsters, and new fees for items such…
