Distribution of $24 Million Waste Pro Settlement Funds
Summary
The city won $24 million in a settlement over the failed Waste Pro trash contract, and the council decided how every dollar gets back to residents: a tiered refund ($364 for long-time homeowners, $64 for newer arrivals, plus a claims process) delivered as a property tax credit rather than checks. The decision affects roughly 95,000 households and how their solid waste assessment appears on this year's tax bill.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
All $24 million plus interest goes back to residents; the ~$200,000 cost of the checks option was avoided, and any excess above $24 million will also be returned.
All 95,159 single-family households paying the solid waste assessment, with the largest benefit ($364) to same-owner properties since 2022.
Renters and residents who moved into homes mid-cycle may miss out on the full amount unless they file a claim within 180 days.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Special City Council — June 15, 2026
The city won $24 million in a settlement over the failed Waste Pro trash contract, and the council decided how every dollar gets back to residents: a tiered refund ($364 for long-time homeowners, $64 for newer arrivals, plus a claims process) delivered as a property tax credit rather than checks. The decision affects roughly 95,000 households and how their solid waste assessment appears on this year's tax bill.
Special City Council — April 10, 2026
The city has been suing Waste Pro since September 2021, and that fight is now over. The company will pay the city about $24 million, money that flows back to residents and the city budget after four years of legal costs.
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