Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen
Solid waste rate increase
Summary
Trash rates rise 3.5% on July 1 under the city's contract with Central Disposal, adding 70–88 cents per month depending on cart size. Commissioner Fichtner cast the lone no vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Small carts up 70 cents, large carts up 88 cents a month; combined with the water/sewer hike, a large-cart minimum bill rises $2.07.
✅Who benefits
Central Disposal, per its contract's CPI escalation clause.
⚠️Who could be affected
Households paying sanitation bills, which rise starting July 1.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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