New $523 trash fee for hundreds of thousands of Americans sparks lawsuit – it applies no matter how much you throw out

HUNDREDS of thousands of homeowners are facing a new $523 trash fee, sparking outrage and a legal challenge.

The fee applies to all single-family homes, regardless of how little garbage they produce.

A preliminary hearing has been set for October 10 to consider a request from homeowners for an injunction that would delay the city’s monthly trash charges.

The legal fight targets the $43-a-month fee added to property tax bills in July for single-family homes, even those producing minimal waste…

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