On April 22, the Phoenix City Council approved an adjustment to the monthly residential solid waste rate according to the following Monthly Residential Rate schedule: July 2026: +$5/month ($42.32/month); July 2027: +$5/month ($47.32/month); July 2028: +$4/month ($51.32/month); July 2029 to July 2033: Allow annual inflation adjustment not to exceed 5% based on annual solid waste financial review; and Green Organics Collection Subscription Fee: One-fourth the applicable monthly solid waste rate ($10.58 effective July 1, 2026).
In a statement, the Public Works Department said that after considering customer feedback and staff’s continued efforts to identify operational efficiencies, the department reduced its original rate recommendation from a $17 increase over three years to a $14 increase over three years. This rate adjustment, the department said, “will ensure the operation can meet rising inflationary costs, prepare for future customer growth, and continue to provide essential solid waste collection and management.”
For more details on the new rate schedule, financial aid opportunities and a discount for using a smaller curbside trash can, visit www.phoenix.gov/swrate2026.
