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Public Works report shows roughly 100-ton year-over-year rise in April garbage volume
Summary
Public Works Director Hintz told the committee the City recorded an approximately 100-ton increase in garbage tonnage for April compared with the prior year and flagged equipment and staffing pressures on collection operations.
Public Works Director Hintz referenced the April 2026 Public Works report and said the City saw an increase in garbage tonnage of approximately 100 tons over the prior year, and that the department continues to observe substantial increases in overall garbage volume across the community.
Staff linked the growth in tonnage to higher operational costs, maintenance demands, and equipment wear, noting that the rear-load garbage truck had recently experienced significant maintenance expenses and operational downtime. Committee members asked questions about implications for collection schedules and potential rate adjustments ahead of the garbage code update discussion.
