The City of Marion offers reduced solid waste fees to senior citizens as well as certain other fee reductions for low-income families.

Persons age 65 or older are eligible for a 50% reduction in refuse fees. Interested persons may sign up for this program at the Water Department in City Hall, 1225 6th Avenue.

Low-income citizens are also eligible for discounts in sewer fees and certain recreation programs. To be eligible, customers must meet income guidelines.

To find out more about the reduced sewer rates, contact the Water Department at 743-6310.

Information regarding recreation program discounts is available by contacting the Parks Department, 4500 10th Street, 377-4846.

The following table shows the income guidelines used by the Parks Department (as of October 2003) to determine the percent of recreational fees to be paid. (Fees will be rounded to the nearest 25 cents.)