Government,
Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal
Jul. 14, 2020
Rulings trash excessive local waste management fees
What was once a source of revenue for local governments and their waste haulers is now a black hole draining local revenues and forcing significant increases in local garbage rates and regulatory fees to consumers. After all, it is our garbage and consumption — and we all have to pay for it. However, this is a complex area of municipal taxation law. A pair of recent cases — where local fees for waste and recycling programs were struck down — provide guidance and best practices for municipalities moving forward.
Gideon Kracov
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Jordan Sisson
Law Office of Gideon KracovWaste collection and recycling in California are essential public services. Generally, local authorities like cities and counties must implement safe, cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable waste management programs within their jurisdictions. Some operate their own programs, but most contract with private waste haulers and recyclers. Yet, as California's environmental regulations increase and global recycling markets contract, costs for our state's ratepayer...
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