Three-Stream Solid Waste Collection Transition
Summary
State law is forcing Beverly Hills to abandon its two-stream trash system because Athens' processing facility can't be certified. Commercial recycling bins come first, residential changes wait for the next contract around 2030, and rates will be reset through a public Prop 218 process.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rate adjustments could hit ratepayers as early as July 2027, and the city is drawing down reserves because no rate adjustment occurred this year.
The environment and the city's state compliance status — plus commercial customers getting recycling bins now.
Ratepayers face potential rate increases, and the 50% reserve is being eroded.
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City Council Adjourned Study Session - Aug 11, 2026
State law is forcing Beverly Hills to abandon its two-stream trash system because Athens' processing facility can't be certified. Commercial recycling bins come first, residential changes wait for the next contract around 2030, and rates will be reset through a public Prop 218 process.
City Council Study Session - Aug 4, 2026
The city is shifting to a three-stream trash system to comply with state law SB 1383, changing what goes into which bin for many households. The informational update was postponed so council members could ask questions.
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