R26-09

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2026-01-27)

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RESOLUTION NO. R26-09 
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADJUSTING 
SOLID WASTE COMMERCIAL RATES FOR FRONT LOAD 
AND ROLL-OFF SERVICES; AND ESTABLISHING AN 
EFFECTIVE DATE. 
 
 
WHEREAS, rate adjustments are necessary to provide the City with adequate financial 
resources to maintain uninterrupted solid waste collection and management services and provide 
high-quality customer service; and 
 
 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R22-15, a rate increase and fuel surcharge increased 
solid waste collection fees for commercial services went into effect on September 1, 2022; and 
 
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R23-35, the fuel surcharge for all solid waste 
residential and commercial accounts was increased effective on July 1, 2023; 
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R23-103, a rate increase for collection of front load 
bins, roll-off bins, set-up, cleaning and other fee for commercial customers went into effect on 
January 1, 2024; and 
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution R24-66, a rate increase for collection of front load bins 
and roll-off bins and the per ton disposal fee for commercial customers went into effect on July 1, 
2024; and  
 
WHEREAS, the rates in this resolution supersede any previous commercial solid waste 
rates and apply to any and all commercial accounts using the City of Glendale solid waste services; 
and  
WHEREAS, a recent rate study and the recommendation of the Citizens Utility Advisory 
Commission concur that an increase in the City’s commercial solid waste rates is warranted; and  
 
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2025, consistent with A.R.S. Section 9-499.15, the City 
provided notice of the potential rate increase and a written report or data supporting the change to 
the citizens of Glendale at least 60 days prior to the City Council considering taking action. 
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: 
 
SECTION l. That pursuant to the Glendale City Code, Chapter 18, Article IV, Section 18-
141, a schedule of solid waste services and fees shall be established by resolution by the City 
Council.

SECTION 2.  The schedule of fees for solid waste services and fees assessed to commercial 
accounts in effect as of January 1, 2026 are as follows: 
1.  
Front Load Service Rate  
A.  Collection Rates for Commercial Bins: 
1-4 Bins 
Days 
of 
Service 
2 Yards 
3 Yards 
4 Yards 
6 Yards 
8 Yards 
1 
 $      65.00  
 $      70.00  
 $      86.66  
 $     129.99  
 $       173.32  
2 
 $      86.66  
 $   129.99  
 $   173.32  
 $     259.98  
 $       346.64  
3 
 $   129.99  
 $   194.99  
 $   259.98  
 $     389.97  
 $       519.96  
4 
 $   173.32  
 $   259.98  
 $   346.64  
 $     519.96  
 $       693.28  
5 
 $   216.65  
 $   324.98  
 $   433.30  
 $     649.95  
 $       866.60  
6 
 $   259.98  
 $   389.97  
 $   519.96  
 $     779.94  
 $    1,039.92  
 
5+ Bins 
Days 
of 
Service 
2 Yards 
3 Yards 
4 Yards 
6 Yards 
8 Yards 
1 
 $      65.00  
 $      70.00  
 $      73.66  
 $     110.49  
 $       147.32  
2 
 $      73.66  
 $   110.49  
 $   147.32  
 $     220.98  
 $       294.64  
3 
 $   110.49  
 $   165.74  
 $   220.98  
 $     331.47  
 $       441.97  
4 
 $   147.32  
 $   220.98  
 $   294.64  
 $     441.97  
 $       589.29  
5 
 $   184.15  
 $   276.23  
 $   368.31  
 $     552.46  
 $       736.61  
6 
 $   220.98  
 $   331.47  
 $   441.97  
 $     662.95  
 $       883.93  
 
B. 
Special Collection Services:  
 
Additional collection services may be required from time to time. The cost for providing additional 
service will be determined by the size of the container and the number of containers being serviced 
at each location. Servicing in-ground bins will have an extra cost per service, per container, in 
addition to the cost of the regular service.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service 
Rate 
Service call for the first bin or container 
$75.00 
Each additional 95-gallon container emptied 
$4.00 
Each additional 2-4 yard bin emptied 
$22.00 
Each additional 6-8 yard bin emptied 
$35.00 
In-Ground Bins (Cost Per Service/Per Container) 
$25.00

C. 
Cleaning and Painting Services:  
 
One time per year cleaning at no charge. Based on the rolling year, from the date of service. An 
additional cleaning charge will be assessed if cleaning is required more than once per year.  
 
 
 
 
Service 
Rate 
Additional Container Cleaning and Painting 
$150 
 
 
 
D. 
Relocation and Replacement Services: 
 
Customers may request collection containers to be moved or repaired. This service will be 
provided at the discretion of Solid Waste Staff. Relocation of bins will be charged per service call. 
Customer will be required to pay the cost of repairs or replacements if the damage was due to 
customer use or abuse.  
 
Service 
Rate 
Note 
Relocation of up to three bins (service call  
$75.00 
 
Container lid replacements per pair  
At Cost 
If damaged by customer 
Replacement of a 95-gallon container 
At Cost 
If damaged by customer 
Replacement of a 300-400 gallon container 
At Cost 
If damaged by customer 
Replacement of Commercial Bins 
 
 
At Cost 
If damaged by customer 
Replacement of Rolloff Bin  
 
At Cost 
If damaged by customer 
 
 
E. 
Miscellaneous Services: 
 
Service 
Rate 
Service Call Trip Fee 
$75.00 
Per Employee Hourly Labor Rate 
$46.75 
Refuse Equipment Rate Per Hour 
$65.00 
Materials 
At Cost 
Caster Repair 
$50.00 Each 
Dumpster Lock Bar (Including Installation) 
$150.00 
Padlock for Lock Bar or Gated Enclosure 
$25.00 
 
 
 
 
 
F. 
Plastic Container Service: 
Collection service for the sole use of one 95-gallon plastic container is provided once per week for 
$42.00 per month, where practical, for minimum refuse-generating businesses. Additional 95-
gallon containers cost the same as the approved residential 2nd container rate each. Containers 
may not be purchased or shared. 
 
Service 
Rate 
Note 
95 Gallon Container (Per Month) 
$42.00 
Once per week service 
Additional Container (Per Month) 
$15.75 
Adjusts per annual residential 
rate

G. 
Caster Pull-out Service: 
Caster pull-out service may be provided only at locations approved by Solid Waste staff. An 
additional fee shall be assessed per container based on the number of times the container is serviced 
per week.  
Collection Per Week 
Rate 
1 
$20.00 
2 
$40.00 
3 
$60.00 
4 
$80.00 
5 
$100.00 
6 
$120.00 
 
2. 
Roll Off Bins and Collection: 
 
 
 
 
 
Roll-offs are serviced on an on-call or scheduled basis and are charged per call for the collection 
of refuse. 
Service 
Rate 
Note 
Open top roll-off (all sizes) $450 
Includes initial 3 tons, 14-day rental period 
Large Compactors 
$450 
Includes initial 3 tons, 14-day rental period 
Compactor Receiver Box 
$450 
Includes initial 3 tons, 14-day rental period 
Compactor Receiver Box 
$450 
Includes initial 3 tons, 14-day rental period 
Additional Rental Period 
$22/Day 
Daily charge if no service was ordered within 14 
days 
 
$450 fee includes 14 days of rental from date of delivery and up to 3 tons of refuse.  
Any waste exceeding 3 tons will be assessed an additional refuse fee at the COG Landfill's 
minimum Gate Rate fee. The fee will follow Council-approved Landfill Rate increases.   
Hard-to-handle waste will be charged at the same rate as the approved Landfill Hard-to-Handle 
Rate.   
 
SECTION 3. That beginning January 1, 2027, all front-load service and fee rates identified 
in Section 2, Paragraph 1, subparts A-G, including the Collection Rates for Commercial Bins, 
Special Collection Services, Cleaning and Painting Services, Relocation and Replacement 
Services, Miscellaneous Services, Plastic Container Service and Caster Pull-out Service, all 
increase by 5%.  
SECTION 4. That beginning January 1, 2027, the Roll-Off Bin service and collection fee 
rates identified in Section 2, Paragraph 2, increase from $450 to $472 per call, that the Additional 
Rental Period daily rate increases from $22/Day to $23.50, and that the roll-off service disposal 
fee shall be charged at the uniform Landfill Gate Rate and will increase at the same rate as the 
Landfill Gate Rate.

SECTION 5.  That beginning January 1, 2028, the Roll-Off Bin service and collection fee 
rates identified in Section 2, Paragraph 2, will increase from $472 per call to $496 per call, the 
Additional Rental Period daily rate increases from $23.50/day to $24.75/day, and the roll-off 
service disposal fee will increase to the same rate as the current Landfill Gate Rate. 
 
SECTION 6. That beginning January 1, 2029, That beginning January 1, 2028, the Roll-
Off Bin service and collection fee rates identified in Section 2, Paragraph 2, will increase from  
$496 per call to $520 per call, the Additional Rental Period daily rate increases from $24.75/day 
to $26.00/day, and the roll-off service disposal fee will increase to the same rate as the current 
Landfill Gate Rate. 
 
SECTION 7. That beginning January 1, 2029, That beginning January 1, 2028, the Roll-
Off Bin service and collection fee rates identified in Section 2, Paragraph 2, will increase from  
$520 per call to $545 per call, the Additional Rental Period daily rate increases from $26.00/day 
to $27.50/day, and the roll-off service disposal fee will increase to the same rate as the current 
Landfill Gate Rate  
 
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of 
Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 27th day of January, 2026. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
________________________________ 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mayor Jerry P. Weiers 
 
ATTEST: 
 
___________________________________ 
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk             (SEAL)  
 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
 
___________________________________ 
Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney  
 
REVIEWED BY: 
 
___________________________________ 
Patrick S. Banger, City Manager