Utility Rate Adjustments
Summary
Residential, commercial, and downtown garbage rates are officially locked in following the final reading of a municipal code update.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Aug 25, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Adjusts monthly sanitation utility bills for residents and business owners.
The city's waste management service system and operational sustainability.
Residents and business owners facing rate adjustments.
Mentions & discussions (9)
City Council — October 8, 2026
Residential, commercial, and downtown garbage rates are officially locked in following the final reading of a municipal code update.
City Council — September 24, 2026
Residents will see a slight bump in their monthly trash bill starting in November as the city applies a 3.86% Consumer Price Index increase to the refuse contract. The adjustment helps cover rising operational costs while funding local programs like household hazardous waste disposal and street maintenance.
City Council - Packet Briefing — September 22, 2026
Residents will see a slight bump in monthly trash and recycling bills starting November 1, following a 3.86 percent consumer price index increase tied to Republic Services' contract.
City Council — August 27, 2026
Water and sewer rates are increasing over the next three years to cover rising operational costs and infrastructure debt. The city maintains that its tiered structure promotes conservation.
City Council - Packet Briefing — August 25, 2026
The city is proposing a three-year plan to increase water and sewer rates to keep up with the cost of running the utility and maintaining infrastructure. While rates are rising, the city is keeping the base tier for low-volume water users the same.
City Council - Packet Briefing — June 23, 2026
The city is evaluating how to handle aging water and sewer lines in areas outside city limits, like the Meadows at Chandler Creek, to avoid high costs for local taxpayers.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) — May 6, 2026
Round Rock is investing heavily in water and wastewater projects to keep up with growth. The city maintains a AAA bond rating, which helps keep utility rates low for residents.
City Council — April 23, 2026
The city is investing in major upgrades to water, wastewater, and street systems to keep up with our growing population.
City Council - Packet Briefing — April 7, 2026
The city is fighting a 42% base charge increase for residential gas customers by using a 45-day suspension to verify Atmos Energy's data.
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