Residents in Liepāja and the South Kurzeme region of Latvia are bracing for a significant increase in their household waste collection fees. Latvian Radio reported today that these charges will be raised not once, but twice within the current year. The impending cost increases will impact families across both areas, adding to household expenses. No specific details regarding the amount of the increases were immediately available. This double hike suggests potential changes or rising costs within the regional waste management systems. Residents are likely to seek further clarification regarding the reasons behind these increases and potential mitigation strategies. The changes are expected to take effect soon, impacting billing cycles in the near future.