SOLID WASTE FY 26-27 FLAT FEE

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

Ordinance approving, adopting, and ratifying non-ad valorem assessment rolls, rates, and assessments for the Solid Waste Collection Service Area of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commencing October 1, 2026. The typical full-service residential household assessment remains $702 annually, with assessments ranging from $178 for Trash and Recycling Centers only access to $702 for the highest level of service. The rates represent a 0% increase from Fiscal Year 2025-26. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/16/2026 and adopted on final action on 7/21/2026. The item was introduced on 6/9/2026. The ordinance authorizes the Department of Solid Waste Management to continue collecting the assessments through the property tax bill. Service reductions will be implemented on October 1, 2026, and are anticipated to have a measurable social equity burden, as all Service Area customers will be affected equally based on their level of service.