The City has determined that the collection and disposal of trash and recycling in its service area shall be performed by Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. under the terms of an exclusive franchise agreement.   Click here to view a copy of the current franchise agreement.

As part of the agreement, Burrtec may submit a request for rate review once a year, to include a gross adjustment of 100% of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, for the previous 12 month period for which information is received by the City from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but not to exceed 5% per year.  Rates may also be adjusted as a result of changes in service requirements.  Solid waste rates are set by Resolution of the City Council.

2024 Rate Increase

The Barstow City Council held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm at the City Council Chambers located at 220 East Mountain View Street, Barstow, CA 92311 to consider the adoption of a Resolution approving a request by Burrtec Waste Industries for a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increase.  No written protests were received for the proposed increase and the increase was approved unanimously.

Click here for the adopted rates which are effective on July 1, 2024.

  Prop 218 Notice of Public Hearing - June 5, 2023 (5-year notice)

Notificación de la Propuesta 218 Aviso de Audiencia Pública - El 5 de Junio de 2023

2024 Proposed Rate Increase Breakdown

The total proposed residential rate increase of $3.47 per month is based on the following factors: 

• A $0.76 per month increase for collection service based on the Riverside – San Bernardino – Ontario 2023 average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers;
• A $0.29 per month increase in the franchise fee to reflect the CPI increase;
• A $0.14 per month increase in the administrative fee to reflect the CPI increase;
• A $0.08 per month increase for the processing of the recyclables; and
• A $0.17 per month increase for the processing of the organics.
• A $2.03 per month increase for SB 1383 implementation as previously approved by Council on June 20, 2022*, which covers costs for additional collection, vehicle(s), equipment, containers, labor, and regulatory compliance activities;

The proposed commercial rates are based upon level of service.  

* On June 20, 2022 Council approved a 3-year phased rate adjustment to residential accounts for SB 1383 program costs. 2024 is the 3rd and final year of this adjustment in accordance with the terms of the amended and restated franchise agreement.  

The monthly residential curbside collection charge is comprised of the following components: 

(1) An amount for the administration and operation of automated curbside trash collection service, which includes the provision of collection barrels (a 95 gallon trash barrel, 95-gallon recycling barrel, and 35-gallon organics barrel) with weekly pick-up service;

(2) The cost of recyclable processing;

(3) The cost of organics processing;

(4) An amount to compensate the City of Barstow for its administrative costs in connection with billing, customer service and noticing requirements;

(5) An amount to compensate the City of Barstow for the franchise service provision;

(6) The cost of disposal at the landfill; and

(7) An amount to assist in providing programs for compliance with local, state and/or federal regulations such as AB 939 and SB 1383.

The commercial charges are comprised of the following components:

(1) An amount for the administration and operation of commercial bin trash, recycling and organics collection service;

(2) the landfill disposal fee;

(3) The cost of organics processing;

(4) an amount to compensate the City of Barstow for its administrative costs in connection with billing, customer service, and noticing requirements;

(5) an amount to compensate the City of Barstow for the franchise service provision; and

(6) an amount to assist in providing programs for compliance with local, state and/ or federal regulations such as AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826 & SB 1383.

  Prop 218 Notice of Public Hearing - June 5, 2023 (5-year notice)

Notificación de la Propuesta 218 Aviso de Audiencia Pública - El 5 de Junio de 2023

DISCOUNT RATE AVAILABLE!

 Check out the Utility Billing Page to find out how to take advantage of the discount rate, how to apply for a billing exemption for vacant property, and information about paying your bill.