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Hanford sets April 7 hearing for refuse Prop 218 notice after council affirms recommended rate scenario
Summary
Council affirmed staff'9s recommended solid-waste (refuse) rate structure (scenario 2 with projected $90/ton tipping fee) and set an April 7 public hearing to begin the 45-day Prop 218 notice period; staff will include actual dollar amounts on mailed ballots.
Public Works staff reminded the council of prior direction on the refuse rate study and presented recommended Scenario 2 (which assumes a projected $90/ton tipping fee at KWRA and staged increases over the first three years). Council asked that the rate comparison be presented by county to better reflect hauling distances and tipping-fee variation in nearby jurisdictions.
Council reaffirmed the scenario choice and set a public hearing date of April 7, 2026 to commence the 45-day Prop 218 notice period; staff said the ballot will include specific dollar amounts so residents can see the actual proposed change. The recommended new solid-waste rates would go into effect May 1, 2026 if approved following the hearing process.
What happens next: staff will mail Prop 218 notices with dollar figures, continue outreach, and return to council after the hearing for final action.
