Waste disposal contract cost increase through 2027

Minneapolis file 2026-01056, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-08.

Latest action: Approved by Climate & Infrastructure Committee

What it does

Your trash bills may go up in coming years The city is adding $7.9 million to its waste contract and extending it through December 2027 at $88 per ton, which could mean higher garbage or property tax costs.

The bigger picture

Waste costs lock in for two more years By extending the contract and raising the per-ton rate, the city commits to higher solid waste spending for the next two years, limiting budget flexibility for other services.

What to watch

No price protection if costs drop after 2027 The deal locks in a $88-per-ton rate through the end of 2027; if regional waste disposal costs fall, Minneapolis residents won't benefit from lower rates until the contract renews.

Official summary

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0010801 with Hennepin County,in the amount of $7,876,000 for a newnot to exceed amount of $15,213,000, and a one-yearextension through Dec31, 2027,at a rate of $88.00 (eighty-eight dollars) per ton for the extended year,for processing and disposal of municipal solid wastes collected in Minneapolis by the Public Works Divisions of Solid Waste and Recycling, and Transportation Maintenance and Repair.

Read the official record for 2026-01056

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