NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Solid Waste Collection Rates
June 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6(A), OF ARTICLE XIIID OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION (PROPOSITION 218) AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53755 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City Council on June 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234.
At the public hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of a resolution to set the maximum rates for solid waste collection and handling under the Franchise Agreement between City of Cathedral City (the “City”) and Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, LLC (“Burrtec”) for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services dated July 1, 2010 (the “Franchise Agreement”).
The rates include the costs of collection, disposal, and recycling services, as well as City program costs and applicable fees authorized by the California Integrated Waste Management Act. The rates and fees have been determined to be no more than the reasonable cost necessary to provide the service.
The Franchise Agreement authorizes adjustments to the rates and fees based on cost increases associated with solid waste collection, disposal, and recycling services, as well as adjustments based on increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The proposed rate increases are designed to ensure that the revenue collected from the solid waste rates is sufficient to cover the full costs of providing solid waste services.
The proposed schedule of maximum permissible service rates is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. This rate adjustment is in accordance with the contractually required rate adjustments as set forth in the Franchise Agreement.
Residential Tax Roll Service rates will become effective January 1, 2027. Commercial services and any residential services not billed through the tax roll will become effective July 1, 2026.
To review the complete list of all rates, please contact the Environmental Conservation Department at (760) 770-0369 or [email protected].
Proposition 218
Property owners and tenants may submit written protests to the proposed rates prior to or during the public hearing. In accordance with Proposition 218 and Government Code Section 53755, this notice has been mailed to the record owners of each property subject to the proposed rates, as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll.
If you object to the proposed rates described in this Notice, you may file a written protest with the city at or before the time set for the public hearing. Protests can be mailed or personally delivered to:
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Protests will not be accepted by email or facsimile. A valid protest must include:
1. The name of the person submitting the protest and their interest in the property (e.g., owner or tenant), and
2. Identification of the property by either assessor’s parcel number or street address, and
3. A statement of protest (a statement such as “I/we protest” will suffice), and
4. The original signature of the protesting owner or tenant (photocopies will not be accepted).
Please note that pursuant to Government Code Section 53755(b), only one written protest will be counted per parcel. If multiple protests are submitted for a single parcel, only one protest will be counted.
The City Clerk will determine the validity of all protests submitted and will exclude any invalid protests from the final tabulation. The City Clerk may confer with the City Attorney in determining the validity of written protests. The City Clerk’s determination shall be final.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions or would like additional information regarding this Notice, the Public Hearing, or the proposed rates, please contact the Environmental Conservation Department, City of Cathedral City at (760) 770-0369 or [email protected].
EXHIBIT A
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SERVICE RATES
City of Cathedral City – Burrtec Waste and Recycling Service LLC
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THESE RATES
The rates shown below represent the maximum rates that may be charged for solid waste and recycling services. These are not automatic increases each year.
Actual annual rate adjustments are subject to the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Rates may be adjusted annually in accordance with the Franchise Agreement but will not exceed the maximum amounts shown below.
Historically, rates have been adjusted due to changes in:
Inflation (Consumer Price Index or CPI), as allowed under the Franchise Agreement. Disposal costs charged by the County of Riverside at its landfills. Recycling program costs, including processing, transportation, and market prices for recyclable materials.
Commercial Trash Collection (1x per Week)
Container Size Current Rate Proposed Maximum Rate
2-Yard $176.88 $184.88
3-Yard $231.37 $241.76
4-Yard $318.11 $332.42
6-Yard $462.75 $483.54
Commercial Organics (Food Waste) Collection (1x per Week) Container Type Current Rate Proposed Maximum Rate
64-Gallon Cart $113.86 $119.24
2-Yard Bin $310.18 $324.86
Permanent Roll-Off Service (Per Pull)
Container Size Current Rate Proposed Maximum Rate
20-Yard $202.46 $212.04
30-Yard $279.61 $292.84
40-Yard $328.10 $343.63
Commercial Recycling Collection (1x per Week)
Container Size Current Rate Proposed Maximum Rate
2-Yard $95.03 $97.38
3-Yard $125.91 $128.62
4-Yard $172.60 $176.45
6-Yard $251.93 $257.39
Cathedral City provides solid waste and recycling collection services via Franchise Agreement with Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services LLC. Solid waste and recycling service rates compensate Burrtec for the services it provides, including payment of Franchise and Environmental Fees to the City.
These fees support the City’s management, administration, and oversight of the solid waste program, as well as Burrtec’s use of government property.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE (SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES)
Residential solid waste service charges are collected through the property tax roll (and are not billed directly by Burrtec) and apply to the calendar year (January 1 - December 31).
Monthly Service Rates
Service Type Current Rate (2026) Proposed Maximum Rate (2027) Basic Service
(Trash, Recycling & Organics) $32.43 $34.44
The proposed adjustment represents an increase of $2.01 per month, or $24.12 annually, for a typical single-family residence.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Commercial and industrial service rates are billed directly by Burrtec and are adjusted on a fiscal year basis (effective July 1, 2026).