Summary
After years without rate increases, sanitation ran negative fund balances (down 23.5% in 2021) forcing a painful 55% fee hike. After 8% increases in 2025 and a 0% break in 2026, the fund is projected to turn positive by 2027.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Sanitation fees rose 8% in 2025 with no increase planned through 2027; fund projected positive by 2027.
✅Who benefits
Sanitation customers and the fund's long-term solvency.
⚠️Who could be affected
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