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Owen Sound approves increase in garbage bag tag prices

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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