Fresno garbage rates are increasing Wednesday, a result of a city council vote two years ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe increase goes to pay for higher fuel costs, vehicle replacements, higher labor costs, so it\u2019s just the cost escalation adjustment,\u201d said Fresno Public Utilities Director Paul Amico.<\/p>\n
The monthly price for a 96-gallon increases $3.20, a 9% increase \u2014 to $38.70 from $35.50. A smaller 64-gallon cart increases $2.91, also a 9% increase \u2014 to $35.25 from $32.34. That applies to the gray garbage cans, blue recycling bin and green organic waste bin.<\/p>\n
The rates only apply to residential customers, not commercial or those living in apartments.<\/p>\n
It is the third of five years that ratepayers will see their bills increase. Rates will continue to increase automatically every July 1 through 2028.<\/p>\n
The rates will continue to increase the next two years for the 96-gallon carts:<\/p>\n
\u2022 July 1, 2027: $41.99 per month, an increase of $3.29.<\/p>\n
\u2022 July 1, 2028: $45.24 per month, an increase of $3.25.<\/p>\n
Price increase chart for 64-gallon carts. City of Fresno
Price increase chart for 96-gallon garbage cans. City of Fresno City faced deficit<\/p>\n
City officials told the Fresno City Council at the time<\/a> of the June 2024 vote, that without the increase, the city faced a $50 million deficit. Trash rates went unchanged since 2009.<\/p>\n Garry Bredefeld and Luis Chavez voted against in the 5-2 vote. Both were running for Fresno County supervisor, won their elections and now are serving in those seats.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re trying to do our part to make sure that you feel like you are getting the best value for your dollar, but if there\u2019s something we could be doing better, please reach out and let us know,\u201d said Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell. He voted in favor of the raise in 2024.<\/p>\n The city does offer a $5 affordability credit for low-income customers. For more information on the program, call 559-621-6888.<\/p>\n