Waste Management collection changes on private roads
Summary
A Sonora resident said Waste Management stopped driveway pickup on her private road, forcing residents to haul cans over a mile to Highway 108 for the same price, and asked the county to revisit the franchise.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents pay the same rates for reduced service.
Rural residents on private roads who rely on curbside collection.
Elderly and mobility-limited residents on private roads who can't haul cans to the highway.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Nov 3, 2026
WM stopped curbside pickup at 136 remaining households on deteriorating private roads, citing driver safety. Supervisor Brandon says the categorical change skipped required county approval; the board sent the franchise agreement question to counsel and staff.
Board of Supervisors - Oct 6, 2026
Supervisors said constituents are reporting missed trash pickups on private roads and asked Public Works to bring the issue back to the board and get a list of affected roads from Waste Management.
Board of Supervisors - Sep 1, 2026
A Sonora resident said Waste Management stopped driveway pickup on her private road, forcing residents to haul cans over a mile to Highway 108 for the same price, and asked the county to revisit the franchise.
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