The Vancouver City Council on Oct. 27 approved an ordinance authorizing 2026 rate adjustments for city garbage, recycling and organic collection and amending sections of the Vancouver Municipal Code (DMC 6.12).

The title of the ordinance was read into the record earlier in the meeting: "An ordinance relating to rate setting for collection of solid waste, recyclable materials and organics, and amending certain sections of DMC 6.12 to increase or adjust 2026 rates and charges consistent with approved utility user taxes and rates and in accordance with current contracts, providing for savings, severability and an effective date." The ordinance (item 4) was approved as part of the consent package when the council voted to approve items 3, 4 and 5.

No council member requested extended debate on the ordinance during the consent vote. Councilors approved the consent motion by voice vote.

The ordinance amends DMC 6.12 to reflect rate adjustments consistent with existing collection contracts and utility tax provisions; the staff report with specific rate tables and the ordinance text provide the final rates and effective date. The staff report and ordinance text were part of the meeting packet (details not repeated on the record).