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LA City Council approves 54%-130% trash fee hikes to address $200M budget gap, effective Nov. 15.
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.
The increase, driven by rising disposal, labor, and maintenance costs, will take effect in mid-November, with bi-monthly bills reaching $111.90.
Low-income residents will receive reduced rates.
The delay from October 1 has cost the city an estimated $22 million.
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.
The ordinance still needs final council approval and Mayor Karen Bass’s signature.
El Ayuntamiento de Los Ángeles aprueba aumentos de tarifas de basura del 54% al 130% para abordar la brecha presupuestaria de $ 200 millones, vigente el 15 de noviembre.