# @downinnadesert on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXeZ3fQlc9R
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-23T13:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Down In The Desert🌵 (@downinnadesert) — https://gondola.cc/downinnadesert

## Caption

Phoenix residents are about to see their trash bills go up — and it won’t just be a one-time increase.

City leaders have approved a plan to raise solid waste fees by about 38% over the next three years.

Right now, the average monthly bill is around $37.

Starting this July, it’ll increase by $5 per month.

Then another $5 increase is scheduled for July 2027… followed by an additional $4 increase in 2028.

That brings the total to just over $51 a month.

After that, rates will continue to rise with inflation through 2033, capped at 5% per year.

City officials say the increase is needed to keep up with costs and maintain services — and noted it’s actually lower than the nearly 50% hike that was originally proposed.

Still, for many residents, it’s another monthly bill going up.

Especially at a time when a lot of everyday costs are already rising.

Do you think this increase is reasonable… or just another hit to Phoenix residents?

Via AZFamily

#phoenix #arizona #news #costofliving #azlife

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