SCV NEWS

“May 27: City Council to Consider Request to Increase Garbage Fees”

“he Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, May 27, at City Hall to consider a request from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. to adjust residential garbage pickup rates by 14 to 25 percent.

Due to the closure of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. must transport waste to a disposal facility in Sun Valley. As a result of the increased disposal and operating costs, Burrtec has requested an extraordinary rate adjustment to cover the additional expenses.

When delivering waste to Chiquita, Burrtec was required to pay $37.50 per ton for disposal. The disposal cost at each of the alternative sites was over $90 per ton. The new fees reflect a 162 percent increase compared to the previous fees at Chiquita. The city’s consultant was able to verify that Burrtec’s representation of the increase in fees is consistent with current regional market conditions.”