Solid waste fee increase concerns in Heber and unincorporated areas
Imperial County, California
Summary
About 1,600 unincorporated homes near cities will pay roughly $318 a year on their property tax bills for mandatory three-container trash, recycling, and organics service. Residents on fixed incomes objected to the property-tax mechanism and reduced container capacity, but the county faces state fines up to $10,000 a day for non-compliance.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affected residents will pay about $318 a year on their property tax bills, replacing existing hauler bills for some and adding new costs for others.
Residents who already pay for trash service will see bills drop, and the county avoids state fines.
Residents without current trash service, vacant-parcel owners, and fixed-income households will face new or higher property tax charges.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Apr 28, 2026
About 1,600 unincorporated homes near cities will pay roughly $318 a year on their property tax bills for mandatory three-container trash, recycling, and organics service. Residents on fixed incomes objected to the property-tax mechanism and reduced container capacity, but the county faces state fines up to $10,000 a day for non-compliance.
Board of Supervisors - Mar 24, 2026
Residents in unincorporated areas received Prop 218 notices raising solid waste fees, and Supervisor Cardenas-Singh reported grave concern from the Heber Community Advisory Committee, especially among fixed-income households. Residents can contest the fees through a formal process.
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