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Trash fees are about to spike for Los Angeles residents
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The Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to raise trash fees — nearly doubling them for some ratepayers — the first hike for Angelenos in 17 years.
Why it matters: Single-family homes will climb from the current $36.32 to $55.95 per month, according to the ordinance, increasing to $65.93 by July 2029. Multi-family homes, with three to four units, will jump from $24.33 to $55.95 a month.
How the council voted: The ordinance was broken into three parts focused on bulky items and extra-capacity collection, as well as single- and multi-family homes. Two parts were passed previously, but the extra-capacity collection also required a second vote.
The council voted 12-1 on Tuesday to approve the increase.
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez voted against it, and Councilmember Curren Price was absent, as was Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who voted against the proposal when it came up for consideration last week.
What officials say: Barbara Romero, general manager of L.A. Sanitation and Environment, said the department cannot delay a rate increase any longer “without running the risk of not being able to provide critical services.”
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“In the last five years alone, we have experienced significant cost increases due to the regulatory compliance with unfunded state mandates, the collapse of world recycling markets and increases in landfill cost, equipment and facility and maintenance costs,” she said during an August informational webinar.
What’s next: The trash fee increases for bulky items, as well as single- and multi-family homes, will go into effect Nov. 21, according to city clerk records. The proposed increase for extra-capacity collection, which was voted on again Tuesday, heads to Mayor Karen Bass for consideration.
Read on … Trash pickup is about to get more expensive for LA residents — here’s how much you’ll pay
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