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File #: 250868    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 9/23/2025 In control: FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Solid Waste Charge.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Cover Letter, 2. Fiscal Impact Statement, 3. Hearing Notice List

Number

250868

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

 

Title

Substitute resolution establishing the 2026 Solid Waste Charge.

 

Analysis

This resolution establishes the 2026 Solid Waste Charge at $67.95 per quarter, for an annual charge of $271.80.

 

Body

Whereas, Section 79-6 of the Code of Ordinances establishes a Solid Waste Charge, as authorized pursuant to ss. 66.0405 and 66.0627, Wis. Stats.; and

 

Whereas, Section 79-6 of the Code requires adoption of a resolution on an annual basis that establishes the Solid Waste Charge; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the 2026 Solid Waste Charge is established in accordance with s. 79-6 of the Code, and imposed on a quarterly basis as follows:

 

1.                     $67.95 per quarter per residential unit for one-, 2-, 3-, and 4-family dwellings.

 

2.                     $67.95 per quarter per cubic yard for properties other than those specified under Item #1.

 

; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That this ordinance takes effect January 1, 2026.

 

Requestor

DOA-Budget and Management Division

Drafter

Mason Lavey

October 21, 2025

Budget/2026budget/2026 Budget Resolutions/2026 - Solid Waste Fee Resolution.rtf