Solid Waste Rate Increase
Summary
Residents will see an increase in their monthly trash collection rates as part of updated city fee schedules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Inside-city residential trash rates increase from $20.54 to $25.25 per month.
The city and waste collection service providers ensuring cost recovery.
Del Rio residents facing higher monthly utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (7)
NEWS — Council approves increases in solid waste/landfill rates
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times A majority of Del Rio City Council members approved an amendment to the city’s fee schedule, increasing rates for services in the city’s refuse/landfill […] The post NEWS — Council approves increases in solid waste/land...
NEWS — Citizens comment on increase in solid waste rates
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times A trio of citizens commented on the city’s proposal to increase solid waste rates, with each offering a slightly different perspective, during a public […] The post NEWS — Citizens comment on increase in solid waste rat...
Del Rio Council Approves Increase to Solid Waste Rates
Residential customers inside city limits will see their monthly trash rate increase by $4.71 following a 6-1 City Council vote Tuesday night. What You Need to Know DEL RIO, Texas — Del Rio residents will soon pay more for trash collection after the C...
Regular City Council Meeting — 2026-09-22
Residents will see an increase in their monthly trash collection rates as part of updated city fee schedules.
NEWS — Council asks questions about refuse/landfill rates
By Karen Gleason The 830 Times Household trash will continue to be picked up once a week, but Del Rio residents will likely pay at least 5 percent more for […] The post NEWS — Council asks questions about refuse/landfill rates appeared first on 830Ti...
Special City Council - Aug 18, 2026
A 5% rate increase is being proposed for trash collection services to cover the costs of a new contract. Residents are concerned about the cumulative effect of these costs.
City Council - Jul 29, 2026
The city is proposing to raise trash collection fees to cover a new $5.4 million contract and rising operational costs. Residents could see their monthly bills go up by about $4.71.
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