Summary
Solid waste fees are slated to rise by 9.8% to fund expanded weekly yard waste pickups and help the department operate more like a self-sustaining business.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The average account holder will see a 9.8% rate increase, amounting to about $2.55 more per account monthly.
Residents receiving expanded weekly yard waste collection services.
Residents and commercial users facing higher monthly solid waste and tip fees.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Evening Public Comment Session
A solid waste employee reported ongoing systemic issues, high turnover, and conflicting messages from middle management despite changes at the top.
City Council Meeting - Second Tuesday - Work Session
Raleigh is exploring ways to divert food waste from landfills by testing composting methods at the city's Yard Waste Center. Council members discussed how to scale this into a potential future curbside collection program while managing municipal costs.
City Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
Staff presented comparative data on municipal solid waste rates and General Fund subsidies, showing Raleigh relies heavily on user fees.
City Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
Solid waste fees are slated to rise by 9.8% to fund expanded weekly yard waste pickups and help the department operate more like a self-sustaining business.
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