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Conduct a public hearing, tabulate protests, and, if no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution approving a 3% inflationary rate adjustment for solid waste, organics, and recyclables services provided in unincorporated Solano County effective March 3, 2026
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors conduct a public hearing, tabulate protests, and, if no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution approving a 3% inflationary rate adjustment for solid waste, organics, and recyclables services provided in unincorporated Solano County effective March 3, 2026.
SUMMARY:
Solano County contracts with four designated service providers to ensure reliable collection, transportation and management of solid waste, organics and recyclables in the unincorporated areas. These services are mandatory for designated parcels under County Code and are funded through customer rates paid directly to the contractors.
The County and its contractors are currently operating under short-term contract extensions while negotiations for new long-term franchise agreements continue. The prior franchise agreements (2014-2024) included a fixed annual inflationary adjustment of 3%. During the first extension year (2025), no rate increase was implemented.
As part of the current extension, the contractors have requested implementation of a 3% inflationary rate adjustment consistent with the historic contract structure. The adjustment is intended to address increased operating costs, including labor, fuel, equipment, disposal and regulatory compliance expenses, and to maintain uninterrupted service during negotiations.
Written notice of the proposed 3% rate adjustment was mailed to affected account holders and parcel owners between January 1-16, 2026, more than 45 days in advance of the public hearing. Notices f...
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