Summary
Trash bills are going up $6.30 a month this year — roughly $1.89 for the state's organics recycling mandate, plus county landfill tipping fee and CPI pass-throughs. Food scraps now go in the green bin. Without the new contract, the city would be out of compliance with state law and could face fines.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residential trash customers pay $6.30 more per month this year, with more increases phased in over the next two years.
The city stays compliant with state law and gets food recovery and battery collection programs.
Residents and businesses paying higher trash bills; one resident publicly urged the council to reject the increase citing the poor economy.
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