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The Finance Committee unanimously tabled a proposed change to Malden’s waste rules that could have introduced fees for certain multifamily properties. Members cited the need for more analysis, enforcement resources, and clarity about the city’s long-term finances; trash-tag revenue has declined by approximately $400,000 over four years.
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No new multifamily trash fee was approved. The proposal will remain under consideration while the city reviews enforcement, residential exemptions, the trash contract, and the broader financial outlook. The city plans to distribute multilingual trash-regulation flyers before beginning fines for violations.
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