For many San Diego homes, trash collection is free. But that may soon change.
It’s been nearly three years since voters narrowly passed Measure B to allow the city to consider charging a fee. Exactly how much is for officials to decide.
Attend the public hearing
Here is how to attend the San Diego City Council’s public hearing on a new trash fee.
When: 2 p.m. Monday, June 9
Where: Council Chambers, 12th floor. 202 C St.
Info: Find out to participate in council meetings here.
The early estimates ranged from $23 to $29. Now, that’s more than doubled.
The city can reduce the fee, but it would mean cutting additional services such as new bins with microchips or more frequent recycling pickup. Officials could set aside less money in their reserves, too.
San Diegans who would be affected by the trash fee are largely single-family homeowners who have been receiving trash collection services for free. Owners of duplexes and townhomes may be affected if they also get free trash pickup.
Those living in apartment complexes or gated communities are typically not impacted, as most use a private company for trash collection.
San Diego councilmembers Sean Elo-Rivera and Joe LaCava both campaigned for the passage of Measure B. inewsource sat down with them to hear their takes on the fee estimates.
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