State-mandated residential organics collection
Summary
State law requires cities to offer curbside organics collection by the end of 2029. Walters proposes starting in 2028 at $7.50 per household monthly, but all residents would pay whether they participate or not — and staff worries a 10-year deal now could limit the city's negotiating leverage later.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $7.50 per household per month proposed, versus a comparative R&E-style range of $2.59 to $12.16.
Residents who compost through the program and the region's landfill-diversion goals.
Non-participating residents, including backyard composters, would still pay for the service.
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