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flag LA City Council approves 54%-130% trash fee hikes to address $200M budget gap, effective Nov. 15.

flag The Los Angeles City Council approved a major trash fee hike—its first in 17 years—raising charges for single-family homes and duplexes by 54% and multi-unit buildings by 130%, citing a $200 million annual budget gap. flag The increase, driven by rising disposal, labor, and maintenance costs, will take effect in mid-November, with bi-monthly bills reaching $111.90. flag Low-income residents will receive reduced rates. flag The delay from October 1 has cost the city an estimated $22 million. flag Officials say the change is essential to stabilize the city’s finances amid a $1 billion fiscal shortfall, while critics blame state law SB 1383 for driving up costs. flag The ordinance still needs final council approval and Mayor Karen Bass’s signature.

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