Residents are a mixed bag when it comes to proposed trash fee

San Diego’s trash fee is bad enough. The way it’s billed is worse.

San Diego is about to make a major change in how it charges for residential trash collection — and it could blindside many homeowners. Most residents now know the city is ending “free” trash pickup in July 2025. That change comes after 2022’s Measure B repealed the 1919 People’s Ordinance, clearing the way to charge single-family homes for trash service. Standard three-container bundles are expected to cost between $504 and $634 per year. But if…

Napa proposes rate increase for trash and recyclable collection

For the first time since 2022, the city of Napa is proposing a rate increase for trash and recyclable collection due to new state laws, increased energy costs and facility improvements.

Residents are a mixed bag when it comes to proposed trash fee

SAN DIEGO – With a San Diego City Council public hearing next week and other city fee increases proposed, the public’s attention is riveted on what officials will do to offset a projected $258 million budget deficit. On Monday, June 9, after public testimony, the City Council is expected to debate and vote to consider collecting the new trash fee through the county’s property tax collections process. Under the proposed options to be presented to…