On May 12, 2020, the City entered into a Collection Services Agreement and Franchise for the Provision of Residential and Commercial Garbage, Recyclable Materials, and Organic Waste Collection Services with EDCO Disposal Corporation, effective January 1, 2021. The Agreement with EDCO considers a Franchise Fee percentage of 20 percent for all customer accounts, estimated as the reasonable average costs incurred by the City arising out of (1) the City's need to oversee and manage solid waste services by a third party, (2) meeting State mandates for collection, recycling, and disposal of solid waste, and (3) addressing and mitigating the physical impacts on the City's roads, stormwater facilities, and other infrastructure caused by the waste hauler's operations.

You can view solid waste and recycling rates, beginning January 1st, 2025 here: Residential Rates

In implementing the Agreement, commercial rates saw a higher than expected increase compared to residential rates. To facilitate the transition in cost, the City has implemented a temporary reduction of the Franchise Fee for commercial accounts over the next five years.  The period of five years allows analysis of reasonable costs incurred by the City due to commercial accounts requiring technical assistance with State-mandated program participation, "right-sizing" service levels, and infrastructure impacts.  This temporary reduction is for commercial accounts only and does not apply to residential, multi-family, or construction and demolition rates.

You can view solid waste and recycling rates, beginning January 1st, 2025 here: Commercial Rates