Rates will increase by 5% beginning July 1; the typical customer will see an increase of $1.50 per month
By Staff
Pursuant to the City’s current contract with Athens Services (Athens), the company is allowed annual rate increases, pursuant to an agreed upon schedule which factors in mandated State of California minimum wage adjustments, along with CPI related cost increases.
Late last week, representatives from Athens notified the City of their formal request to institute a 5% increase for solid waste services effective July 1. This particular adjustment takes into account both CPI and State minimum wage cost increases, and is actually less than what Athens could have contractually requested as a rate increase. Based on CIP increases and mandated minimum wage increases in California ($11/hour in 2018, $12/hour in 2019), Athens was eligible for an increase of 5.51%. After discussions with staff, Athens agreed to cap their increase request at 5% effective July 1.
