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Solid Waste Rate Increase

Del Rio

Summary

Monthly trash collection rates for residents inside city limits will increase to $25.25 to cover operational costs.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Residential waste collection fees will increase by $4.71 per month for inside city limits.

✅Who benefits

The solid waste service provider and city enterprise funds balancing their budgets.

⚠️Who could be affected

Local residents facing higher monthly utility bills.

Mentions & discussions (6)

830 TimesSep 29, 2026

NEWS — Council approves increases in solid waste/landfill rates

By Karen Gleason The 830 Times A majority of Del Rio City Council members approved an amendment to the city’s fee schedule, increasing rates for services in the city’s refuse/landfill […] The post NEWS — Council approves increases in solid waste/land...

830 TimesSep 28, 2026

NEWS — Citizens comment on increase in solid waste rates

By Karen Gleason The 830 Times A trio of citizens commented on the city’s proposal to increase solid waste rates, with each offering a slightly different perspective, during a public […] The post NEWS — Citizens comment on increase in solid waste rat...

Del Rio News NetworkSep 24, 2026

Del Rio Council Approves Increase to Solid Waste Rates

Residential customers inside city limits will see their monthly trash rate increase by $4.71 following a 6-1 City Council vote Tuesday night. What You Need to Know DEL RIO, Texas — Del Rio residents will soon pay more for trash collection after the C...

MeetingSep 22, 2026approved

Regular City Council Meeting — 2026-09-22

Monthly trash collection rates for residents inside city limits will increase to $25.25 to cover operational costs.

MeetingAug 18, 2026discussed

Special City Council - Aug 18, 2026

A 5% rate increase is being proposed for trash collection services to cover the costs of a new contract. Residents are concerned about the cumulative effect of these costs.

MeetingJul 29, 2026

City Council - Jul 29, 2026

The city is proposing to raise trash collection fees to cover a new $5.4 million contract and rising operational costs. Residents could see their monthly bills go up by about $4.71.

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