TO:
FROM:
DATE:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
David Fait, Acting Director of Public Works �
March 17, 2026
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION FOR ITEM 15, FILE ID 26-259,
UPCOMING REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Please see the attached PowerPoint presentation titled "Refuse Rate Adjustments:
Upcoming Changes to Services and Fees," a supplemental communication for the March 17, 2026 City Council Agenda, Item 15, File ID 26-259.
SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 3/17/2026 Item No. 15 (26-259) Refuse Rate
Adjustments
Upcoming Changes to Services and
Fees
March 17, 2026
Key Issues Affecting Refuse
Services and Rates
• New County Landfill Disposal Agreement (WISE)
• SB1383 Organics Compliance
Landfill Disposal (WISE)
• 85% increase
• 3-year phased rate
• Countywide negotiated agreement
State Mandate SB 1383
• Mandatory organics diversion
• City + Republic must implement programs
Required Actions
• Adopt WISE Agreement
• Amend Republic Franchise
• Implement new services
Proposed Commercial Services &
Rates
• 12-14% increase for trash + recycling
• 76% increase for food-waste bins
Proposed Residential Organics
Service & Rates
• Food scraps → green cart
• $29.06 → $36.64 (July 2, 2026)
Upcoming Action Items
Notification to Residential Customers
Conduct Public Hearing
Adopt Resolution
Questions?