A garbage bag gets thrown out. (Photo courtesy of SawitreeLyaon via Getty Images)A significant increase in the price of garbage bag tags is on the way for the city of Owen Sound.
On Friday, council approved a motion to increase bag tag prices by 40 per cent, from $2.50 per tag to $3.50.
City staff had recommended a tag price of $3.25, but council, in a recorded 5-3 vote, opted to up to $3.50 per bag.
The changes will take effect in January 2024.
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