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Council approves modest rate increase for CR&R residential trash service
Summary
El Centro approved a City/CR&R pass‑through rate adjustment averaging about 2.3% for 2025–26. Council adopted the proposed schedule — a roughly $0.56 monthly increase for typical curbside residential service — as part of resolutions passed 5‑0.
The El Centro City Council on Tuesday adopted a rate adjustment for municipal solid‑waste services provided under contract with CR&R. Council voted 5‑0 to adopt the annual rate schedule developed under the Prop 218 process; staff said the calculation results in an overall adjustment factor of 2.3% for residential curbside service.
City staff member Abraham (presenter) described the approved change as a pass‑through cost under the municipal contract and said the adjustment follows a formula that combines consumer price indices for labor, fuel, equipment and insurance with a tonnage component. He said CR&R submitted its request March 24 and the city’s outside solid‑waste consultant reviewed and verified the calculations before staff presented the adjustment for a public hearing.
Under the adopted schedule, the monthly charge for a standard residential cart service increased from $24.47 to $25.03 (an increase staff characterized as about $0.56 per month). Abraham clarified an additional 6‑cent charge for used‑oil filter collection is billed separately; the amount customers will see on a full bill is $25.09 because the oil‑filter collection fee is itemized. Roll‑off box service and disposal tonnage adjustments varied by service (presenter cited 3.2% for tonnage and higher percent adjustments for some roll‑off charges).
Abraham noted contract language caps any annual adjustment at 4% under the Prop 218 parameters, and said the current request falls well under that cap. He also presented a historical slide showing the contract rate trajectory since 2007 and told council the current charged rates remain below the Prop 218 maximum rates published during the last contract process.
No public speakers addressed the rate hearing. After the hearing, councilmember discussion focused on the dollar‑and‑cents impact for households; staff reiterated the adjustment is part of a formula in the contract and not a newly negotiated profit increase.
Council moved to adopt resolution numbers listed on the agenda relating to the rate schedule; the motion carried 5‑0.
Votes at a glance: Motion to adopt resolutions implementing CR&R 2025–26 rate adjustments (resolutions 25 through 42 on the agenda) — Passed 5‑0.
