Proposed solid waste fees for this year

The Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) provides essential public services overseeing the management of waste and recyclables generated within the County in an environmentally responsible manner, to protect public health and quality of life for our residents. Nearly 1,200 employees, including drivers, collectors, engineers, code enforcement officers, environmental compliance staff, and other professional and technical employees work together to accomplish the Department’s mission. In addition to the traditional tasks of waste collection and disposal, the Department also oversees mosquito control countywide.

The current level of service (LOS) for the Collection Operations includes, but is not limited to, twice per week garbage collection; two bulky waste pickups per year; seven days per week access to all thirteen (13) neighborhood trash and recycling centers (TRCs); and every-other-week curbside recycling collection, as well as services for Countywide illegal dumping, home chemical collection and enforcement programs.

The per household unit fee will continue to be charged on the annual Property Tax Bill via the non-ad valorem method. The Director has been tasked with continuing to evaluate the Department for additional process efficiencies and cost containment savings within DSWM.

What kind of services does my fee cover?

• The same reliable waste and recycling collection and disposal services you have come to expect
• Resources to address illegal dumping
• Automated notification of your bulky waste pickup and waste/recycling cart orders
• Bulky Appointment System
• Cleaner neighborhoods and communities through department-sponsored programs such as "Let's Clean Things Up"
• Continued electrification of our fleet to reduce our carbon footprint and save taxpayers money

Resources and additional information

• 2026 proposed non-ad valorem notification (letter) in English, Spanish or Creole
• Notice of Public Hearing newspaper advertisement in English, Spanish or Creole
• Service Area map in English, Spanish or Creole
• Audit of residential waste collection accounts letter in English, Spanish or Creole
• Interactive Service Area Map