Recycling changes and garbage route shifts
Summary
Garbage rates are going up 10 percent this year under a rate-smoothing plan, with a much bigger increase expected when the new contract starts in March 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Households will pay about 10 percent more for solid waste service this rate year.
Ratepayers benefit from smaller staged increases instead of one large jump.
All solid waste customers pay higher rates this year.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
Starting November 1, about 30% of Lafayette's recycling routes change, meaning thousands of households will get a new pickup day. Also, only plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5 will be accepted under the new contract.
City Council Meeting - Jan 12, 2026
Garbage rates are going up 10 percent this year under a rate-smoothing plan, with a much bigger increase expected when the new contract starts in March 2027.
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