Recently, staff received a formal request from Coos Bay Sanitary and Les’ Sanitary Services for a residential and commercial rate increase of 2.89% . If approved, the adjustment would result in a $0.83 per month increase for the most frequently utilized service level. The proposed rate increase, if approved by the Council, would take effect on or after November 1, 2026.

If it pleases Council, hold a public hearing to accept public comments, followed by adoption of Resolution 26-34 approving an adjustment in collection rates for the solid waste collection franchise holder(s). 

Most Oregon cities license or franchise private companies to collect garbage and other solid waste from residences and commercial buildings and transport it to an approved sanitary landfill or incinerator. Cities have a clear and historic role in the approval of franchises. These franchises tend to be exclusive, at least in practical effect, to avoid duplication of service and excess truck traffic; and to meet a city’s typical requirement that the franchised hauler offer service to everyone who wants it within a defined service area. City franchises typically limit the rates charged by franchised haulers to their customers in exchange for allowing the hauler both a unique service area and a certain rate of return similar to the state’s role in regulating other private utility providers.

Recently, staff received a formal request from Coos Bay Sanitary and Les’ Sanitary Services for a residential and commercial rate increase of 2.89%. If approved, the adjustment would result in a $0.83 per month increase for for the most frequently utilized service level. The proposed rate increase, if approved by the Council, would take effect on or after November 1, 2026. 

Section 8.02.100 of the franchise agreement entitled “Rate Regulations” requires the City Council to hold a public hearing before ruling upon the request. Notice of the public hearing was placed in the World Newspaper on October 13, 2026 which meets the requirement to publish the notice not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.

The proposed rate increase does not negatively impact the City's budget.