Georgetown residents will see their trash collection rates increase by 5% starting October 1, as the city aims to cover the growing costs of providing solid waste services. Assistant Public Works Director April Haughey announced the rate increase at a June 9 City Council workshop.

Rate Increase Details

The rate increases will be implemented in increments from fiscal year 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. Residential customers can expect a monthly bill increase of $1.24 in FY 2026-27, from $24.78 to $26.02. Commercial rates will see an 8% increase in FY 2026-27, eventually dropping to a 5% increase by FY 2030-31.

The cause of the rate increase is the city’s waste collection contract with Texas Disposal Systems, which increases by 4% every year. Revenue from solid waste collection will also go toward redesigning downtown alleys and a pilot program for downtown mobile waste collection, Haughey said.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.