Phoenix approves roughly 38% rate hike for trash pickup

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix residents will see a higher bill this summer for trash pickup and more increases in the coming years.

The Phoenix City Council approved the solid waste rate increase of about 38% over the next three years.

Right now, the monthly residential solid waste fee is $37.32.

Starting in July, it will go up by $5 per month, followed by another $5 increase in July 2027. Then, in July 2028, the rate will increase by $4, bringing the monthly total to $51.32.

From July 2029 to July 2033, the fee will rise with inflation, capped at 5%.

Officials note that the rate increase is lower than the nearly 50% increase over three years that was originally proposed.

A city spokesman said officials reviewed feedback from customers and city workers’ efforts to make operations more efficient and decided to reduce the original rate increase.

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