After five years of no increases in the costs of waste collection services carried out by Recology San Mateo County, the Redwood City Council approved by six votes a 5.0 percent increase in the line item, while disposal and processing costs will increase by 4.1 percent, effective January 1, 2023.
Council members approved a $5.00 increase in regular residential waste collection rates for 20-gallon containers; and a $4.00 increase in regular residential waste collection rates for 32-gallon containers.
Also, a $3.00 increase for regular residential waste collection rates for 64-gallon containers; and a 4.184 percent increase for unscheduled waste services.
Currently, Redwood City residents pay $18.87 per month for a 20-gallon container, with the increase beginning in January 2023 to $23.87; while those who pay $34.86 per month for a 32-gallon container will now pay $38.86.
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