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Stratford announce rise in garbage and bus rates for 2020

The City of Stratford have released information on some rate changes coming in the new year.

The city confirmed via Twitter that starting January 1st, the rates will rise for garbage bag tags and bus rates will rise, as well. Garbage bag tags will be $3.70, while landfill drop off costs will rise to $4.70 a bag.

Bus rates in Stratford will also go up, with an adult 30 day pass now costing $67, and a senior 30 day bus pass will now be $57.

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