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Adelanto keeps residential trash rates steady as city expands organics diversion under SB 1383
Summary
Bertech Waste Industries reported rising organics collection under SB 1383; Adelanto Council approved rate adjustments that leave residential barrel service unchanged while applying modest commercial/multifamily changes and adopted Resolution No. 24-58 to place charges on the property-tax roll.
The Adelanto City Council on June 26 approved changes to solid-waste collection charges that leave residential barrel service rates unchanged for 2024 while adjusting some commercial and multifamily fees to reflect disposal and processing costs. The action included adoption of Resolution No. 24-58 ordering the levy and collection of solid-waste charges on the FY 2024'25 property-tax roll.
Michael, representing Bertech Waste Industries, briefed the council on the city's SB 1383 organics-diversion program and the company's rate review. He said organics collection rose from about 333 tons in 2022 to roughly 1,300 tons in 2023; the first four months of 2024 were already at about 1,345 tons, suggesting the city could approach 4,000 tons of organics diverted this year. "We've already surpassed last year's numbers in collecting organics and diverting that material away from the landfill," Michael said.
Michael explained the rate adjustment components: a CPI-based service adjustment (capped at 6%) produced a 4.65% factor this period, disposal/processing cost updates and separate commercial/multifamily adjustments reflecting commodity-value decline in recycling markets. He told the council residential 35-, 65- and 95-gallon barrel rates will not change this year; some commercial and multifamily rates will increase slightly.
Council members asked about contamination in green-barrel bins, bulky-item pickup logistics, compost and mulch giveaway options and how residents can obtain larger green containers; Bertech said the company conducts contamination audits, uses outreach and plans compost giveaways at cleanup events until a long-term program is established.
After public comment (none), the council approved the recommended rate changes and adopted Resolution No. 24-58 by voice vote. Staff and Bertech said they will coordinate community outreach about organics rules and compost giveaways.
The council also noted Victor Valley processing capacity is sufficient to meet current SB 1383 program needs and that construction and demolition recycling capacity is expected locally in late 2025.
