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Greenfield approves Tri Cities contract rate adjustment; residential cart rises about $1.43
Summary
Council approved a contractual rate adjustment proposed by Tri Cities and presented by Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority that includes a 3.73% CPI increase effective July 1; staff said the increase is a contractual obligation and the city reviewed the math.
The Greenfield City Council voted to adopt proposed garbage collection and recycling rates for fiscal year 2026–27 that reflect a contractual CPI adjustment and pass‑through charges administered by Tri Cities and the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority.
"The proposed rates do include a 3.73% CPI increase for Tri Cities," said Elia of the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, who presented the package. Elia explained that the adjustment also incorporates pass‑throughs for disposal and diversion processing and a franchise‑fee increment for the city.
Staff showed example impacts by service level; for instance, a 48‑gallon residential cart would rise from $41.99 to $43.42 under the proposal. Council members noted the increase is contractual and asked staff to verify formulas; staff said the city has reviewed and found the proposal correct.
The council adopted the resolution to implement the new rates by voice vote.
Next steps: The rate adjustment will take effect July 1 as part of the contractual cycle and will be included in customer notices by Tri Cities and the city.
