City of Covington solid waste customers may soon have to pay a few extra dollars on their monthly bill for the pick up of yard debris. The Covington City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to change charges to solid waste for approximately 3,700 residential customers. The council voted 4-0, Monday (council members Michael Whatley and Janet Goodman were absent) to raise the monthly solid waste fee by $3 for residents and $1.50 for seniors.