Summary
Trash bills for single-family homes will rise $4.16 to $6.50 a month as the city continues shifting to a cost-of-service model required by Prop 218. Commercial rates stay flat. The council asked staff to look into assistance for low- and fixed-income residents.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residential garbage bills go up roughly $4 to $6.50 a month toward a $35.6 million total revenue requirement.
The rate structure keeps the city's solid waste programs funded while commercial customers see no increase.
Residents on fixed incomes face growing bills and currently no dedicated assistance program exists.
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City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 16, 2026
Trash bills for single-family homes will rise $4.16 to $6.50 a month as the city continues shifting to a cost-of-service model required by Prop 218. Commercial rates stay flat. The council asked staff to look into assistance for low- and fixed-income residents.
City Council Regular Meeting - Jan 12, 2026
Trash, recycling, and compost rates are set to rise in 2026. The council started the formal Proposition 218 process — property owners will get mailed notices and a 45-day window before a protest hearing and final rate vote.
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