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The city provides water, wastewater (sewer), and solid waste (trash) service to more than 22,000 residential and non-residential customers. Monthly water, wastewater, and solid waste rates paid by customers are the primary source of revenue for the City’s Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Divisions.

Utility Rates

Rates fund utility operations and maintenance, including, but not limited to:

Utility vehicle replacement
Equipment and supplies
Compliance with changing state and federal regulations
Repair and replacement of existing and aging utility infrastructure
Debt service for previous capital improvements to the city’s water treatment plant and facilities

A detailed listing of Solid Waste services and charges can be viewed in the attached document.

Visit the Environmental & Water Resources' Rates page for a detailed listing of related services and charges.

Residential Collection Rates

The rates are dependent on the size of your garbage can. The following rates include the garbage, recycling, and organics cans; household hazardous waste collection and bulky waste service.

Residential Collection	monthly rate (effective 7/1/24)
65-gallon garbage can	$49.50
96-gallon garbage can	$56.25
65-gallon garbage can (low-income)	$37.50
96-gallon garbage can (low-income)	$44.25
65-gallon garbage can (mobile home community)	$45.00
96-gallon garbage can (mobile home community)	$51.75
SB1383 Charge (all residential accounts will be charged)	$8.50
Extra garbage can 65-gallon	$40.25
Extra garbage can 96-gallon	$46.75
Extra Organics (Excess of one can)	$11.50
Extra Recycle (Excess of one can)	$7.50
Additional services below are charged per occurrence:
Extra pickup	$53.00
Can cleaning fee	$41.00
Replacement fee for damaged can (other than normal wear)	$117.00
Service Changes	$21.00

Commercial Services and Rates

Monthly Service Rates by Number of Pickups per Week

Dumpster Size	Material	One	Two	Three	Four	Five	Six	Seven	Extra Pickup
Organic 65 Gallon Can	Organics	$90.50	-	-	-	-	-	-	$53.00
Organic 65 Gallon (Extra Can)	Organics	$75.50	-	-	-	-	-	-	$53.00
2-yard	Trash	$157.00	$314.00	$471.00	$628.00	$785.00	$942.00	$1,099.00	$45.00
3-yard	Trash	$176.00	$352.00	$528.00	$704.00	$880.00	$1,056.00	$1,232.00	$51.00
4-yard	Trash	$198.00	$396.00	$594.00	$792.00	$990.00	$1,188.00	$1.386.00	$57.00
6-yard	Trash	$239.00	$478.00	$717.00	$956.00	$1,195.00	$1,434.00	$1,673.00	$69.00
3-yard compactor	Trash	$328.00	$656.00	$984.00	$1,312.00	$1,640.00	$1,968.00	$2,296.00	$125.00
4-yard compactor	Trash	$399.00	$798.00	$1,197.00	$1,596.00	$1,995.00	$2,394.00	$2,793.00	$125.00
3-yard	Mixed Recyclables*	$116.00	$232.00	$348.00	$464.00	$580.00	$696.00	$812.00	$51.00
4-yard	Mixed Recyclables*	$116.00	$232.00	$348.00	$464.00	$580.00	$696.00	$812.00	$57.00
6-yard	Mixed Recyclables*	$116.00	$232.00	$348.00	$464.00	$580.00	$696.00	$812.00	$69.00

*Recycling containers with recurring contamination will be charged as trash at the extra pickup rate. Call 916-461-6730 for details. Please check out this list of acceptable and non-acceptable items that can be placed in the mixed recyclables bins. All recyclables must be placed loosely in the bins (no bags).

A dumpster switch-out fee of $97 applies when changing the size of an existing container at your location.

Biweekly recycling may also be available in 65 or 96-gallon carts for $58.25 per month.

Large Compactors

Compactor Size	Material	Rate per Pickup
20-yard compactor	Trash	$582.00
30-yard compactor	Trash	$582.00
40-yard compactor	Trash	$582.00
30-yard compactor	Sterilized Medical Waste	$582.00
20-yard compactor	Food Waste	$582.00
30- to 40-yard compactor	Cardboard	$582.00

All prices include empty and return of customer-owned compactor.
Contaminated loads will result in additional disposal fees.
A $42 service fee will be added to each load requiring the compactor to be rotated at the disposal facility.
The maximum weight of the compactor and material combined is 10 tons. The city may require the renter to take responsibility for the removal and disposal of excess material as necessary to comply with legal hauling limits set by the California Department of Transportation.

Temporary Dumpster Rates

Dumpster rentals are offered for businesses and residents who need waste and recycling service for a limited term. The city accepts a variety of materials and offers several sizes to meet your specific project needs.

Sizes Available by Material Type

Dumpster Size	Mixed Waste*	Construction & Demolition	Green Waste	Sheetrock	Cardboard	Concrete	Dirt	Mixed Inerts
3-yard	X
7-yard	X	X		X	X	X	X	X
10-yard	X	X		X	X	X
20-yard	X	X	X	X	X
30-yard	X	X	X	X	X
40-yard	X	X	X		X

Dumpster Prices (Includes Delivery and Removal)

Dumpster Type	Price
Small Dumpster (3 cubic yards)	$112.00 (including disposal)
Large debris boxes (7 - 40 cubic yards)	$582.00 (plus the cost of disposal)

*Disposal is a pass-through charge based on tipping fees and is generally charged by the ton based on material type. The renter will be responsible for actual tipping fees. Any revenue received for recycling will be issued as a credit up to the rental cost only.

*Mixed Waste Includes: household trash, furniture, and miscellaneous junk. Some common items not allowed in a mixed waste dumpster include cardboard, paper, and other recyclables; yard waste, lumber, limbs, and food waste. Please let us know what you have to dispose of so we can assist you in selecting the best option.

Dimensions

3-yard: 5' 3" wide X 5' 11" long X 2'10" high
7-yard: 8' wide X 14' long X 37" high
10-yard: 8' wide X 18' long X 39" high
20-yard: 8' wide X 18' long X 4' high
30-yard: 8' wide X 22' long X 5' high
40-yard: 8' wide X 22' long X 6.5'

Note: Actual dimensions may vary.

All prices include delivery and removal. Disposal is charged in addition to rental fees as a pass-through.
Do not fill dumpsters above the edge of the container.
The rental period for 7- to 40-yard bins is 14 days. The rental period for 3-yard bins is seven days.
Rental prices for 7- to 40-yard bins are per load. Extra pickups for three-yard dumpsters are $64 each. Extra pickups for large debris boxes are the same as the rental price.
The maximum weight of the 7- to 40- yard bins and material combined is 10 tons. The city may require the renter to take responsibility for the removal and disposal of excess material to comply with legal hauling limits set by the California Department of Transportation.
Contaminated loads will result in additional disposal fees.
Residential customers can dispose of large furniture, mattresses, and appliances using the city's Bulky Waste program.
Prohibited use in all dumpsters: chemically treated wood, liquids, hot ashes, coal, appliances, tires, tree stumps exceeding 12" in diameter, and hazardous waste.
Prohibited in all three – 20-, 30-, and 40-yard bins: dirt, rock, sod, asphalt, brick, concrete, tile, comp shingle roofing, and landscaping bark. Some of these materials are accepted in 7- and 10-yard bins with specific guidelines. Please inquire for more detail.

Is Recycling Required for Your Project?

Special Event Collection Rates

Waste and recycling services are available for events of all sizes. The city’s resource guide provides best management practices for waste handling to optimize your event!

Special Event Permits

Special Event Permit Applications must be submitted to the Community Development Planning Division, 2nd floor at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street.

Complete your Special Event Permit Application.

California Event Recycling Requirement

State Assembly Bill 2176 requires special event coordinators to submit a Waste Management Plan for collecting recyclable materials generated from events if the event serves an average of more than 2,000 individuals and charges for admission. The plan is part of the Special Event Permit Application process.

Services and Fees

Service	Material	Container Size	Fee
Up to 14 carts (includes delivery and removal)	Any combination of garbage, organics or mixed recycling	64 or 96 gallon cart	$344
Extra cart pickup (Includes up to 14 cans of same material type; additional cans $2 each)	Garbage, organics or mixed recycling	64 or 96 gallon cart	$63
Temporary dumpster (includes delivery and removal)	Garbage	3 - 6 yard	$129
Temporary dumpster (includes delivery and removal)	Mixed recycling	3 - 6 yard	$129
Extra pickup	Garbage	3 - 6 yard	$86
Extra pickup	Mixed recycling	3 - 6 yard	$69
Recycling Contamination Fee		All containers	$69