If approved, the increase will be the first increase in trash fees in four years.
A solid waste management side loader parks in front of one of the San Antonio Missions.
The possible fee hike is due to growing personnel, landfill, equipment and fuel expenses, according to city officials. If the adjustment is approved by city council in mid-September, residents will see a monthly increase ranging from $19 to almost $35, depending on the size of their trash cart.The city has already used millions of dollars from the solid-waste fund to prevent the need for a fee increase. However, due to unavoidable costs, the increase is now necessary, officials said.
"If a customer went from the large brown cart to the medium, they would save $125.88 annually. If they went from the large to the small, they would save $185.88," he added.
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