Solid Waste Rates
We are a part of the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA). The SBWMA is comprised of 11 local agencies including Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, San Mateo, County of San Mateo and the West Bay Sanitary District. The SBWMA assists each member agency in managing its franchise agreement with our contracted waste hauler, Recology.
How Fees are Calculated
Each year, Recology submits a compensation application. The compensation application details all of the collection costs and disposal expenses at Shoreway Environmental Center and our franchise fee, as well as other fees. The compensation application includes an estimate of the revenue required to pay for collection services in the coming year. The difference between the revenue and the projected revenue requirement is used to determine the recommended rate adjustments needed by each agency to pay for these services as of January 1 of each year.
The 2021 - 2023 Solid Waste Rates Public Hearing was held May 24, 2021.
Monthly Solid Waste Rates for 2021, 2022 and 2023
Effective August 1, 2021
Residential-Curbside Service
| Description | Container Size (Gallons) | 2021 Max Rate | 2022 Max Rate | 2023 Max Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 20 gallon | 20 | $27.42 | $29.07 | $30.81 |
| 1 - 32 gallon | 32 | $40.97 | $43.43 | $46.04 |
| 1 - 64 gallon | 64 | $62.40 | $66.14 | $70.11 |
| 1 - 96 gallon | 96 | $80.62 | $85.46 | $90.59 |
Commercial Cart Service
| Description | Container Size (Gallons) | 2021 Max Rate | 2022 Max Rate | 2023 Max Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 32 gallon 1X per week | 32 | $31.46 | $33.35 | $35.35 |
| 1 - 64 gallon 1X per week | 64 | $65.66 | $69.60 | $73.78 |
| 1 - 96 gallon 1X per week | 96 | $97.44 | $103.29 | $109.49 |
Commercial Bin Service
| Description | Yards | 2021 Max Rate | 2022 Max Rate | 2023 Max Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 1 yard 1X per week | 1 | $133.92 | $141.96 | $150.48 |
| 1 - 2 yard 1X per week | 2 | $273.17 | $289.56 | $306.93 |
| 1 - 3 yard 1X per week | 3 | $417.67 | $442.73 | $469.29 |
| 1 - 3 yard 2X per week(includes freq. surcharge) | 6 | $883.80 | $936.86 | $993.07 |
Attachment Q
Proposition 218: Right to Vote on Taxes
In 1996, California Voters approved Proposition 218 adding a number of procedural requirements for local governments to raise property related assessments and fees, such as sewer and garbage rates, including the need to:
- Provide written notice to the owner of each parcel upon which a property-related fee or charge will be imposed;
- Hold a public hearing at least 45 calendar days after the mailing of the notice;
- Receive and tabulate written protests. A property-related fee or charge may not be imposed or increased if a majority of affected property owners submit written protests.
Solid Waste Rate Reduction Program
This program applies to residential, single-family Recology customers in San Carlos. Qualification is based on gross annual household income, similar to qualification standards for PG&E’s CARE Program. Residents who receive the PG&E CARE discount on their monthly PG&E bills automatically qualify for the 10 % Solid Waste Rate Reduction Program. If you think you qualify for the PG&E CARE Program but have not yet signed up, contact PG&E.
Email: careprogram@pge.com
Phone: (866) 743-2273
You must be enrolled in PG&E’s CARE Program to receive the City’s 10 % solid waste discount.
To apply for the City’s Solid Waste Rate Reduction, fill out the online application below. If approved, you may also qualify for the Sewer Rate Reduction Program.
Call (650) 802-4194 if you have questions, comments or concerns about Solid Waste.