A new monthly solid waste administration fee has been implemented, costing residents $5. This fee is expected to appear on water bills, starting with the September bill. The fee is projected to generate about $25 million annually.
The solid waste operation has a much higher annual cost, around $137 million. A city-commissioned study provides more information on the costs and service gaps.
Further details on the fee, including what it covers and the study's findings, are available from the source. The fee's implementation and projected revenue are outlined, along with the significant difference between the revenue generated and the operation's annual cost.
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