Burrtec solid waste rate increase and franchise termination
Jurupa Valley
Summary
Trash rates rise 3.19% starting July 1 — about $1.24 more per month for a typical home. Only 28 of 15,000 customers protested, far below the majority needed to block it. The council also started unwinding the franchise's automatic seven-year rolling extension, with a decision coming July 16.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Typical residential bills go from $38.92 to $40.16 a month; commercial three-yard bins from $204.41 to $210.79.
Burrtec recovers actual disposal and CPI cost increases; residents keep a capped rate structure that limits increases to 5% in bad years.
Residents and businesses paying higher trash bills during a period of broad cost-of-living pressure.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Jul 16, 2026
967 households fell behind on Burrtec trash bills — about 6% of customers. Their unpaid balances now go on the property tax roll. A resident suggested monthly billing could prevent the problem.
City Council - Jun 25, 2026
Trash rates rise 3.19% starting July 1 — about $1.24 more per month for a typical home. Only 28 of 15,000 customers protested, far below the majority needed to block it. The council also started unwinding the franchise's automatic seven-year rolling extension, with a decision coming July 16.
City Council - May 7, 2026
Trash hauler Bartec has proposed new rates for homes, apartments and businesses. The council formed an ad hoc committee (Berkson and Sanchez) to negotiate before a June 25 public hearing — this could affect your monthly trash bill.
City Council - Apr 15, 2026
The city started the Prop 218 process for possible trash rate increases from Burrtec, capped at 5% a year under the franchise agreement. The public hearing is now expected June 25 since the June 18 meeting was cancelled.
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