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2 issues in environment with medium priority

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Recycling changes and garbage route shifts

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.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

MediumEnvironment

MCE Clean Energy Program Update

MCE reported 90% participation in Lafayette, a 14% generation rate cut, EV rebates up to $4,000, and roughly 8,000 metric tons of CO2 avoided since 2016. A resident challenged MCE's renewable percentages versus PG&E.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 11, 2026