Overview
- Phoenix City Council, which voted 8–1 on Wednesday, set a $5 monthly increase starting in July 2026.
- Bills then climb another $5 in July 2027 and $4 in July 2028, reaching $51.32 for monthly trash and recycling collection.
- From July 2029 through July 2033, yearly adjustments will track inflation with a 5% cap.
- City staff cited a solid waste fund gap this fiscal year and said costs since 2020 rose 32% for staffing, 52% for vehicles, and 40% for infrastructure.
- Officials trimmed an earlier $17 plan after roughly 35 public meetings and thousands of comments, and they pledged studies to avoid large one-time hikes.