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Solid waste rate increase
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
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OpposedRoosevelt BrownJul 28, 2026
Objected to the 3.8% trash rate increase, saying as a single person he produces little garbage and gets no better service, and asked the city to defer the increase a year given families are struggling.
City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority - Jul 28, 2026 · 1:45:47 →SupportiveRichard GiltonJul 28, 2026
The owner of Gilton Solid Waste defended the increase, citing diesel costs doubling, higher landfill and composting fees, and noting his family has served Riverbank for 40-plus years at roughly $9.50 a month for weekly service.
City Council / Local Redevelopment Authority - Jul 28, 2026 · 1:48:01 →