This increase will cover all SPU service costs through 2001. If there is an increase in the County's 2001 sewage treatment rate, SPU will pass that increase through to its sewer customers. This decision may be revisted next year . With the exception of Recycling and Disposal Station rates, solid waste rates have not changed since 1994. The new rates will improve customer equity and better reflect system costs.
Actual increases depend on size and number of containers and the frequency of collection.
A variable yard waste rate will begin in April 2000. Qualified low income customers currently receive a range of credits and discounts on their solid waste bills. This change makes the solid waste assistance program more consistent with that of the City's other utilities.