Oldsmar council approves increase to commercial solid‑waste charges to reflect landfill and hauling costs

The City Council voted Wednesday to adopt Resolution 2025‑20, increasing commercial solid‑waste collection charges for front‑load dumpsters and roll‑off containers. Cindy Neno, Director of Administrative Services, told the council the county landfill tipping fee has been rising after years of stability and noted a new county three‑year schedule under consideration; Oldsmar’s 2021 hauler contract assignment to Coastal also factors into cost pressure. Neno explained the proposed monthly rates for common front‑load containers (one pickup per week) would rise to $63.44 for a 2‑yard, $126.88 for a 4‑yard, $190.32 for a 6‑yard and $253.76 for an 8‑yard container, and that roll‑off tipping charges remain a direct pass‑through on utility bills. “We are still pretty much at the bottom of the pack, but we are making progress to catch up with the others,” Neno said. Council approved the resolution by voice vote; staff said residential service is not affected by this action.