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Refuse fund shortfall prompts 10% proposed hike as residents raise service complaints
Summary
City consultants recommended a 10% increase to the residential refuse fee in FY26 to cover rising contract costs. Council members and residents raised complaints about inconsistent collection, missed pickups and rules requiring cans rather than bags.
City consultants recommended a 10% increase to Annapolis’ residential refuse fee in fiscal year 2026, telling the Finance Standing Committee on April 29 that contractual collection costs have risen sharply and the fund would exhaust reserves within a few years without fee increases.
Dave Heider of Stantec said about 81% of refuse operating expenses are tied to the city’s residential collection contract and that operating expenses have increased roughly 25% over the last three years. He recommended a 10% refuse fee increase in FY26 and 5% increases in FY27–29 under a plan that would stabilize reserves; if the FY26 increase is deferred, consultants said the city…
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