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Council approves solid‑waste franchise amendment changing multifamily collection definitions, effective Feb. 1
Summary
Laguna Beach approved a contract amendment with CR&R to change how 2–8 unit multifamily properties are defined and billed, allowing centralized collection at residential rates and promising flexible cart options; staff said changes are effective Feb. 1, 2025.
Laguna Beach City Council authorized the city manager to execute a third amendment to the city’s solid‑waste franchise agreement with CR&R that modifies the definitions and billing rules for multifamily dwellings with two to eight units.
Under the amendment, certain multifamily properties with 2–8 units may opt for either individual curbside collection for each unit or a shared “centralized” set of carts for the property and be billed at residential rates per unit. The change is intended to address space constraints and billing errors the city and the contractor identified during the transition to a new franchise last year.
Public Works staff told the council the amendment responds to…
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