Public Hearing on Solid Waste/Recycling
Collection Service Rate Increases
June 3, 2025
• Property related charges must be approved at a public hearing with 45 days advanced notice.
• April 15, 2025 - Council approved setting a public hearing. • April 18, 2025 - Notice of Public Hearing mailed to 16,544 property owners of record.
• Notice of Public Hearing -
• FY 2025-26 Rate Adjustments (CPI, Disposal, and Organic Recycling Fee)
• Approval of inflationary adjustments (CPI and Disposal) through June 30, 2030.
Proposition 218
Franchise Agreement
• Methodology for setting rates.
• Cost of living increases (CPI)
• Landfill disposal fee increases
• Special rate reviews
• EDCO must notify City of proposed rates.
• CPI Adjustment – 2.77%
• Disposal Fee – 3.42%
• Last increase was July 2024
Request for Rate Increase
Single Family: 35-Gallon Cart
Monthly Rate
Current Proposed
Service Fee $14.76 $15.17
Disposal Tip
Fee
$4.69 $4.85
Franchise Fee
10 percent
$2.16 $2.22
AB 939 Fee $1.20 $1.20
T otal $22.81 $23.44
Change effective July 1, 2025 $0.63/mo.
Proposed Monthly Rates
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Residential
Single Family: 95-Gallon Cart
Monthly Rate
Current Proposed
Service Fee $22.46 $23.08
Disposal Tip
Fee
$4.69 $4.85
Franchise Fee
10 percent
$3.02 $3.10
AB 939 Fee $1.20 $1.20
T otal $31.37 $32.23
Change effective July 1, 2025 $0.86/mo.
Proposed Monthly Rates
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Commercial
Commercial: 3 Yard Bin 1x/week
Monthly Rate
Current Proposed
Service Fee $91.57 $94.11
Disposal Tip Fee $32.47 $33.58
Franchise Fee 10
percent
$13.78 $14.19
T otal $137.82 $141.88
Change effective July 1, 2025 $4.06/mo.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council take public input, close the public hearing, adopt the Resolution and rescind Resolution 20-034, if a majority protest does not exist.
Questions/Discussion