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Cudahy opens public hearing on solid‑waste fee increases tied to state organics law; residents lodge protests
Summary
Cudahy City Council opened a public hearing Aug. 19 on proposed solid‑waste fee adjustments and a third amendment with Republic Services to comply with state organics rules (SB 1383) and voted to receive and file the presentation after residents raised service and cost concerns.
Cudahy City Council opened a public hearing Aug. 19 on proposed solid‑waste fee adjustments and a third amendment to its franchise agreement with Consolidated Disposal Service LLC (doing business as Republic Services) to comply with California Senate Bill 1383. The council voted to receive and file the staff presentation and public testimony.
SB 1383 requires jurisdictions to add organics collection (food, green waste, paper and wood) and related enforcement. City staff told the council the ordinance is an unfunded state mandate; CalRecycle could assess a $10,000‑per‑day fine for noncompliance, and the city has been out of compliance since July 1, 2024. Staff said the third amendment would extend the franchise term to Jan. 1, 2034, spreading implementation costs and allowing the city and hauler to provide education, inspections and waivers required by state law.
Why this matters: The change would add a third rollout…
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