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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE: JUNE 17, 2025
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FEES AND
WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FEES FOR
FY 2025/26
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 20-J
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Resolution, adopt two schedules of sanitation charges, one for solid waste collection and disposal and one for the wastewater collection and disposal services.
DISCUSSION:
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Program
Each year, the City is required to measure and report its solid waste and recycling efforts and accomplishments to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), as mandated by the Integrated Waste Management Act (Assembly Bill 939). AB 939 requires jurisdictions to divert at least 50% of their solid waste from landfills.
Additionally, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 mandates a 75% reduction in organic waste disposal and a 20% increase in edible food recovery by 2025. This legislation requires that all businesses, residents, and multi-family properties have access to recycling programs that capture organic waste, such as food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard. In response, the City has implemented organic waste collection services as well as conducting public education and outreach efforts.
The proposed rate adjustment reflects the cost of providing solid waste collection and disposal service to customers. A fee increase is proposed to help offset the costs of providing solid waste services due to (1) an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to the City’s waste hauler as required by the solid waste franchise agreement; (2) contractual payments to the City’s waste hauler for collection, processing, transfer, and disposal services of refuse citywide; (3) tipping fees at the County of Orange owned and operated landfills and independently owned transfer stations; (4) collection and disposal of solid waste in City’s right-of-way; (5) solid waste and recycling collection vehicle impact; (6) cost to implement and comply with State mandates, and (7) labor and administrative costs.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees and Wastewater Collection and Disposal Fees for FY 2025/26 June 17, 2025
The single-family residential monthly solid waste fee is proposed to increase by 3% CPI from $28.61 to $29.47. The commercial solid waste fee is proposed to increase by 3% CPI from $212.36 to $218.73 (3-yard bin/one time per week). The complete proposed fee schedule is included in the attached Resolution. The fees do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services, facilities, and regulatory activities for which they are charged.
Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain) Improvement and Maintenance Program
The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Waste Discharge Requirements for Orange County has mandated all cities within its jurisdiction to employ good management practices and expand their sewer maintenance programs to reduce and prevent sanitary sewer spills and failures. Additionally, the State-mandated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit was enacted to prevent pollutants, such as sanitary sewage, from being released into surface stormwater runoff systems.
These agencies can impose significant fines if a city does not comply with any of the mandated requirements. In response, the city has implemented several sewer system maintenance programs as outlined in the Sewer System Management Plan.
The proposed rate adjustment reflects the cost of operating, maintaining, and improving the sanitary sewer and storm drain collection systems, including the cost:
of (1) operations and maintenance; (2) inspection, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of wastewater facilities to maintain compliance with the State Sewer Waste Discharge Requirements; (3) compliance with State stormwater regulations; (4) acquisition of appurtenant equipment, materials, and supplies; (5) labor and administrative costs; and (6) meeting ongoing debt service obligations.
The single-family residential monthly wastewater fee is proposed to increase by 3% CPI from $6.93 to $7.14 per month. The commercial/industrial wastewater fee is proposed to increase by 3% CPI from $13.87 to $14.29 per water closet per month.
Pursuant to the requirements of Proposition 218, staff mailed notices of the proposed fee increases to all service billing addresses for all parcels in Anaheim. The notice described the procedures on how to file a protest regarding the fees. Proposition 218 required that notice be issued 45 days prior to the public hearing. To satisfy this requirement, notices were mailed in late April and the public hearing was set for June 17, 2025.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The fee increases are included in the Public Works Department’s Sanitation and Wastewater Funds proposed FY 25/26 budget.
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fees and Wastewater Collection and Disposal Fees for FY 2025/26 June 17, 2025
Respectfully submitted,
Rudy Emami
Director of Public Works
Attachment:
1. Resolution