Walnutport council increased garbage rates next year to compensate for a possible rise in recycling.

On a unanimous measure, borough council on Thursday approved an increase of up to $20 in the garbage bill rates for 2023.

Councilwoman Jen Wentz suggested that council look to raise the rates by $10 next year, but councilman Michael Gaston said he would feel more comfortable with an increase of up to $20.

Council previously awarded a four-year contract to County Waste for $695,640 from 2021-2024.

Wentz said at that time that the bid quotes were a combination of collection and transporting, yearly landfill solid waste disposal cost, and recyclables.