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Santa Barbara council sets multi-year solid waste rates, approves FY26 increases after Proposition 218 hearing
Summary
After a Proposition 218 hearing and review of a cost-of-service study, the council directed staff to set the FY26 solid waste rates and establish maximum increases through 2030; representatives said curbside cart standardization and enhanced services are part of a new franchise agreement with Marborg Industries.
The Santa Barbara City Council held a public hearing on proposed solid waste utility rates on June 10 and directed staff to implement a multi-year rate schedule that sets the FY26 increases and establishes maximum allowed increases for FY27 through FY30.
Environmental Services staff and consultants presented a cost-of-service study and recommended rates that reflect new contractual terms in the 2023 franchise agreement with Marborg Industries and updated processing agreements with Santa Barbara County. The staff presentation noted that…
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