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GFL requests 3% trash rate increase; staff recommends partial general-fund transfers
Summary
GFL has requested a contractually allowed 3% increase for 2026 that would raise monthly household trash from $18.62 to $19.18; staff proposed increased transfers from the general fund to limit resident rate effects.
Laura told the council GFL has requested a 3% contract increase for 2026 that would raise the per-household monthly charge from $18.62 to $19.18 and bring annual resident trash costs to about $193. She said the request is lower than the consumer-price-index increase for trash services over the last 12 months (about 5.1%).
To manage resident impacts, staff proposed increasing transfers from the general fund to the solid-waste utility: $80,000 in 2025 and $100,000 in 2026, though council could alter that allocation if it wishes to limit general-fund support. Laura also noted the downtown cardboard-recycling program cost is projected between $5,000 and $9,000 annually and may need updated review.
Council did not take immediate action; staff flagged the rate request and transfer recommendation for future consideration in the budget calendar.
