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Council approves TDS residential rate adjustment effective July 1, 2026; average monthly bill rises about $1.08
Summary
Under an annual CPI-based contract provision, Texas Disposal System requested a residential rate adjustment that increases a typical household bill (trash plus recycling) from $21.55 to $22.63 monthly (approximately 4.97%); council approved the adjustment to take effect July 1, 2026.
City staff presented a Texas Disposal System (TDS) request to adjust residential collection rates on April 7, citing the contract provision that allows annual CPI-based adjustments. Example line items shown: 96‑gallon weekly trash would increase from $14.80 to $15.54; 96‑gallon weekly recycling would rise from $6.75 to $7.09. The combined monthly bill for a household that takes both services would increase from $21.55 to about $22.63.
Council asked staff and the TDS representative about timing and the ability for TDS to request adjustments in future years; staff confirmed the contract allows an annual CPI-related request and that the new rates would be reflected on bills beginning in July if approved. Council approved the rate adjustment as presented and asked staff to maintain transparency on future annual adjustments and customer communications.
TDS and city staff will notify customers and post materials online; the effective date for the new rates is July 1, 2026.
