SB 1383 was signed into California law in 2016 as part of the state’s broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is working with jurisdictions, including the City of Folsom, to divert up to 26 million tons of organic material from landfills annually by 2025 to reduce methane emissions and support the state’s climate change goals.

 

The state-mandated programs required by SB 1383 will significantly increase costs. These programs include weekly collection of all organic materials from residents and businesses, community outreach and education, procurement of products made from recycled organic material, edible food recovery, and enforcement. In response to the future regulatory requirements, the City of Folsom Solid Waste Division conducted a comprehensive rate study to determine revenue requirements and rate structures for new operational and capital needs. 

 

The Folsom City Council held a public workshop on July 13 where City of Folsom Solid Waste Division staff presented the findings of the rate study. As directed by the City Council, Solid Waste Division staff will bring a request to the City Council at its regularly scheduled July 27 meeting to authorize the issuance of a Proposition 218 notice for the proposed five-year rate adjustment for Solid Waste. The public is encouraged to attend the July 27 City Council Meeting to learn more and provide input. No action will be taken to adjust utility rates at this meeting.

 

Utility Rate Study Presentation

Tuesday, July 27

City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630