City Council approves a big trash fee hike for Los Angeles residents

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The Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to raise trash fees — nearly doubling them for some ratepayers — the first hike for Angelenos in 17 years.

Why it matters: Single-family homes will climb from the current $36.32 to $55.95 per month, according to the ordinance, increasing to $65.93 by July 2029. Multi-family homes, with three to four units, will jump from $24.33 to $55.95 a month.

How the council voted: The ordinance was broken into three parts focused on bulky items and extra-capacity collection, as well as single- and multi-family homes. Two parts were passed previously, but the extra-capacity collection also required a second vote.

The council voted 12-1 on Tuesday to approve the increase…

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