Residential Garbage Rate Increase
The District's agreement with Waste Management of Alameda County provides
for garbage rate adjustments for customers, based on changes in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI), including a CPI adjustment of the Altamont landfill
fees imposed by Alameda County. The last time a residential rate increase
was enacted was in 2003. A 5% rate increase for residential garbage service
has now been approved, effective September 1, 2005. New residential garbage
rates are as follows:
| 20-gallon |
$5.25 |
32-gallon |
$10.50 |
| 64-gallon |
$21.00 |
96-gallon |
$31.50 |
Even with the increase, Oro Loma's garbage rate remains well below most
Bay Area communities.
Recycling and Green Waste Rates Remain Unchanged
The rate charged to Oro Loma customers on their property tax bills for
recycling and green waste will not be affected by the increase in garbage
fees. Green waste and recycling rates have not increased since 1997.
For a sample comparison of local combined rates for garbage, green waste,
and recycling, see the chart below.
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Comparison of Monthly Local Garbage/Green Waste/Recycling
Rates
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