Summary
Trash fees drop for 2028 and 2029 — the 95-gallon bundle goes to $38.75 then $39.91 a month — under the litigation settlement. The catch: the city will subsidize the gap with up to $22 million from the recycling fund plus $10-11 million from the general fund each year, and weekly recycling and bulky item pickup are deferred.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lower bills for trash customers, but $32-33 million a year in subsidies and deferred services like weekly recycling.
San Diego households paying the trash fee, especially those with smaller bins.
The general fund and residents who may face reduced recycling services and future fee pressure.
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