Delinquent Garbage Account Liens
Summary
187 property owners who didn't pay garbage bills from May–December 2025 now face liens totaling about $114,000, collected through property taxes or escrow when they sell.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Recovers $114,120.21 in delinquent charges, penalties, and city costs for Richmond Sanitary Service.
Ratepaying garbage customers and the city, which reimburses the hauler for unpaid accounts.
The 187 delinquent property owners, who face liens on their properties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — July 14, 2026
Ninety-one properties with unpaid garbage bills totaling about $55,000 will get liens collected through the property tax roll. Payments made by August 10 come off the list, and the delinquent count actually dropped from last year.
City Council — March 24, 2026
187 property owners who didn't pay garbage bills from May–December 2025 now face liens totaling about $114,000, collected through property taxes or escrow when they sell.
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