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File #: 25-0731    Version: 1 Name: Recology Rate Increase - 2026
Type: CC- Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/15/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/18/2025 Final action: 11/18/2025
Title: REPORT - APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASE OF 3.7% FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WHO UTILIZE RECOLOGY SANTA ROSA (RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN) EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa grants Recology Sonoma Marin (Recology) an exclusive franchise agreement for the collection and hauling of solid waste, including the three main streams of recycling, landfill, and organic waste. The City awarded this agreement to Recology Sonoma Marin in November of 2017 through a competitive process. Any rate increase for Santa Rosa Recology customers is subject to City oversight. Staff requested a detailed rate review to ensure Recology is appropriately compensated, but also to ensure Santa Rosa’s residents’ refuse rates are competitive. RECOMMENDATION: The Transportation and Public Works Department recommends that the Council, by motion, approve a 3.7% rate increase for City of Santa Rosa customers of Recology Sonoma Marin effective January 1, 2026. This item has no impact on current...
Sponsors: Public Works
Indexes: Exempt Project, Not a Project
Code sections: 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15378 - Not a Project
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Rate Increase Request, 3. Attachment 2 - Refuse Rate Summary-2026, 4. Presentation
Related files: 24-0806, 23-0703, 21-0886, 17-1069, 17-0776, 18-0748, 19-0326