Utility Rate Increases
Summary
Trash and recycling rates are set to jump about 28.5% in April, with another 15.6% bump next year — roughly $6.75 more per month now. Inflation, county disposal fees rising 8% a year, and long-delayed truck replacement are the drivers. Final approval comes March 19.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residential cart rates rise from $23.67 to $30.42 a month in April 2026, then to $35.17 in 2027.
The solid waste fund and its workers get on sustainable footing, keeping the service residents rely on.
Residents and businesses, especially single-person and fixed-income households, absorb the higher bills.
Mentions & discussions (3)
BUDGET WORKSHOP - Jul 21, 2026
Water/wastewater rates rise 15%, stormwater 18.6%, and solid waste 15.61% — all previously adopted by ordinance. New utility projects won't add to those bills, but the commission flagged concerns about falling consumption and the cost of repeated rate studies.
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Mar 19, 2026
Resident Julie Nelson pressed the commission on compounding utility increases — water up over 25%, waste up effectively 62% — and questioned budget planning. The city manager offered to sit down with her and walk through the rate methodology.
CITY COMMISSION (Regular) - Feb 19, 2026
Trash and recycling rates are set to jump about 28.5% in April, with another 15.6% bump next year — roughly $6.75 more per month now. Inflation, county disposal fees rising 8% a year, and long-delayed truck replacement are the drivers. Final approval comes March 19.
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