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Committee reviews Guam Solid Waste Authority budget amid questions about impact of new universal trash law

5598214 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

OFB presented a proposed FY2026 appropriation of $19,942,319 for solid waste operations. Senators discussed whether recent "universal trash" legislation and Public Utilities Commission oversight would reduce customer fees or revenues for the Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA).

The committee heard a presentation from OFB on the Guam Solid Waste Authority’s FY2026 appropriation and discussed possible revenue impacts from recent legislation commonly described in the hearing as the "universal trash bill."

Mister Guerrero reported the total appropriation for the solid‑waste operation as $19,942,319 and explained the figure was raised approximately $1.3 million from the EBR because the fund was "tracking" at a higher level. "Total appropriation for the Wall…

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