SB 1383 Organic Waste Compliance
Summary
Trash fees go up 3.5% (about $1.46/month) and stay on the property tax roll. Residents demanded a vote or a budget offset; the mayor promised a Waste Management workshop within two weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.46 more per month for single-family homes; $1.13 for seniors.
Waste Management's contract is preserved and service compliance with state law continues.
Ratepayers who opposed the increase and wanted a public vote.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 10, 2026
State regulators found four areas where Lancaster's organic waste recycling rules fall short of SB 1383 requirements. Fixing the city code now helps avoid a Notice of Violation and penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per day.
City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 14, 2026
Trash fees go up 3.5% (about $1.46/month) and stay on the property tax roll. Residents demanded a vote or a budget offset; the mayor promised a Waste Management workshop within two weeks.
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