Recology solid waste rate increase
Summary
Recology's annual rate review brings a 3% collection increase (about $1.02/month for a typical 32-gallon cart), 7.3% for waste delivered by collection trucks, and a sharp yard-debris increase driven by third-party processing costs. Recology also committed to exploring a low-income assistance program.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $1.02 more per month for a typical residential customer and $6.50 for a one-yard commercial container.
Recology and improved waste services; ratepayers gain expanded recycling and a future assistance program.
Ratepayers, especially landscapers and heavy yard-debris users facing the largest increases.
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