Changes are coming to Bloomington’s garbage rates. The pay-as-you-throw system will remain, but price differences between cart sizes will widen so smaller carts cost less. These changes, guided by a rate study and resident input, will encourage waste reduction and help keep services affordable over time as garbage disposal costs continue to increase significantly faster than recycling and composting.
For households that create very little trash, there’s even better news: a new, lower-cost every-other-week pickup option will be available for the smallest cart size. The City Council approved the new rates after the October budget review and a November 17 public hearing. Learn more about the rate changes online at letstalk.bloomingtonmn.gov/pay-as-you-throw.
