To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Solid waste collection rate increase for residential and commercial customers in the unincorporated areas served by Allied Waste / Republic Services under County Franchise Agreement
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE a 17% solid waste collection rate increase, effective July 1, 2026, for residential and commercial customers served by Allied Waste Systems, Inc., under its franchise agreement with the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The costs for County staff time spent and any related consulting services focused on administering the County's Franchise Agreement with Allied, are covered by solid waste/recycling collection franchise fees.
BACKGROUND:
The Franchise Agreement between the County and Allied (owned by Republic Services) grants Allied the exclusive privilege and duty to collect solid waste, recyclables and organics routinely generated by residential and commercial customers within the designated Allied service area (also known as the "Franchise Area"). The Allied Franchise Area covers the following ten (10) unincorporated areas:
1. Alhambra Valley (portion) - District I & V
2. Canyon - District II
3. Antioch, Unincorporated - District III
4. Marsh Creek / Morgan Territory - District III & IV
5. Concord, Unincorporated (portion) - District IV
6. Clayton, Unincorporated - District IV
7. Pleasant Hill, Unincorporated - District V
8. Pacheco / Vine Hill / Martinez, Unincorporated - District V
9. Bay Point (eastern portion) / Clyde - District V
10. Cummings Skyway (portion) - District V
The existing Franchise Agreement between the County and Allied expires on July 31, 2026. County staff has been negotiating a new long term Franchise Agreement with Allied Waste which is expected to be presented to the Board of Supervisors on July 14, 2026.
History of Solid Waste Collection Rate Adjustments Sin...
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