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Finance committee recommends 3% residential refuse rate increase; staff says it would raise about $1 million
Summary
The Finance Committee voted to forward a staff recommendation that Palo Alto adopt a 3% FY27 increase in residential refuse rates, which staff said would generate approximately $1 million and reduce reliance on reserves; committee members asked about the GreenWaste contract, domestic recycling and a $2.7M reserve draw for vehicle purchases.
On March 17, 2026, the Finance Committee unanimously voted to forward staff’s recommendation that the City Council approve a 3% FY27 increase in residential refuse rates. Staff said the increase would produce roughly $1 million in additional revenue and better align rates with the ongoing costs of collection, processing and regulatory compliance.
Paula Bordes Fujimoto (presented after Clara North introduced the item) explained that residential rates are based on container size and that the smallest 20‑gallon container would…
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