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6 CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO. __ (2026)
ADOPTING INCREASED MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE RATES FOR 2026 WHEREAS, the City reviews the rates charged by the City’s franchisee (hereafter “Solid Waste Rates”); and WHEREAS, the purpose of the rate review is to ensure that rates cover the cost of solid waste, recycling, compost collection and disposal, and other fees; and
WHEREAS, the South Bayside Waste Management Association (SBWMA) approved Recology’s Compensation Application for rate year 2026 including a rate increase, incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, a rate increase for 2026 is proposed in an amount not-to-exceed $6.00 a month for all residential accounts with 20-gallon cart service, not-to-exceed $6.25 a month for all residential accounts with 32-gallon cart service, not-to-exceed $6.50 a month for all residential accounts with 64-gallon cart service, and not-to-exceed $4.16 per month for all residential accounts with 96-gallon cart service; and WHEREAS, while not currently required by law, the City followed the noticing procedure set forth in Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution (Proposition 218); and WHEREAS, in accordance with Proposition 218, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with noticing and protest proceedings for the proposed rate increase; and WHEREAS, the public was noticed of such proposed Solid Waste Rate increases by a notice mailed to all property owners and rate payers within the City on January 16, 2026; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 16, 2026; and WHEREAS, it was determined that there was not a majority protest.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS and RESOLVES that:
1. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), this action is not a project under CEQA because the City’s rate setting relates to the funding mechanism of on-going solid waste collection services, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
2. In accordance with Article XIII D, Section 6 of the California Constitution:
a. The revenues derived from the Solid Waste Rates will not exceed the funds required to provide solid waste services.
b. The revenues derived from the Solid Waste Rates will not be used for any purpose other than solid waste services.
c. The Solid Waste Rate charged will not exceed the cost of solid waste services per parcel. 1 3
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6 d. Any surplus monies collected from the solid waste fees will be used to offset future revenue requirements.
e. The Solid Waste Rate is only charged for solid waste services that are currently available. f. The Solid Waste Rate is not charged for general governmental services.
3. Notice of the proposed increase in maximum solid waste collection rates to be charged by the franchisee was mailed to property owners on January 16, 2026.
4. A public hearing was conducted on March 16, 2026, regarding the proposed maximum Solid Waste Rates to be charged by the franchisee and all protests and other comments were considered.
5. The number of written protests by owners of parcels within the City against the increase in maximum rates to be charged by the franchisee was tabulated by the City Clerk and the number of protests fell short of a majority.
6. The City Council approves and adopts the new maximum rates to be charged by the franchisee for the residential and commercial solid waste program, set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
7. The new maximum $6.00 per month increase for Solid Waste Rates to be charged by the City’s franchisee for all residential accounts with 20-gallon cart service shall be effective April 1, 2026.
8. The new maximum $6.25 per month increase for Solid Waste Rates to be charged by the City’s franchisee for all residential accounts with 32-gallon cart service shall be effective April 1, 2026.
9. The new maximum $6.50 per month increase for Solid Waste Rates to be charged by the City’s franchisee for all residential accounts with 64-gallon cart service shall be effective April 1, 2026.
10. The new maximum $4.16 per month increase for Solid Waste Rates to be charged by the City’s franchisee for all residential accounts with 96-gallon cart service shall be effective April 1, 2026.
11. The City Council approves and adopts the new maximum rates to be charged by the franchisee for the residential and commercial solid waste program if required.
12. The new maximum Solid Waste Rates to be charged by the City’s franchisee for residential users shall be effective April 1, 2026.
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6 EXHIBIT A
City of San Mateo
San Mateo Solid Waste Rates 2026 Residential Carts
Quantity
and Size
Monthly
Total
1 - 20 $42.09
1 - 32 $52.18
1 - 64 $78.93
1 - 96 $107.24