DeBary council approves third amendment to Waste Pro contract; residents to see phased residential rate increase
June 19, 2025 | City of DeBary, Volusia County, Florida
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The City of DeBary City Council approved a third amendment to the city’s agreement with Waste Pro of Florida Inc., extending residential collection services and establishing a phased residential rate increase to take effect beginning Oct. 1, 2025.
City Manager introduced the amendment and said the original seven‑year contract began in October 2018 and permits a seven‑year extension. The amendment maintains the existing service configuration — one garbage, one recycling and one yard‑waste pickup per week for residential customers — and does not add mandatory commercial collection. Eric Stankey represented Waste Pro at the meeting.
Staff reviewed market comparisons. The city manager and staff noted comparable jurisdictions have seen market rates from roughly $15–$27 per resident per month depending on configuration and whether commercial service is bundled. DeBary’s current residential rate is $14.10 per month. Under the amendment the rate will step up to $16.98 per month beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and then move to $19.88 per month in year two; years three through seven will adjust by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), subject to an agreed 5% cap on CPI adjustments (the contract increases the prior CPI cap of 3.25% to 5%).
Staff said the city’s contract requires the city to pay tipping fees directly to the county and recycling fees to Waste Pro under the current arrangement. The amendment also updates hurricane debris services and aligns the contract with the city’s fiscal year (the amendment takes effect Oct. 1, 2025, to match the city fiscal calendar).
Council members commented in support of extending the contract and cited consistently reliable service, the risks and service‑quality concerns they observed in neighboring jurisdictions that had changed providers, and the phased approach to the rate increase to reduce immediate burden on residents. Council member Stevenson asked whether subsidized bear‑resistant cans (a past program funded through a state grant) could return; staff said no current grant is secured but staff would investigate opportunities.
After discussion, a motion to approve the third amendment to the Waste Pro agreement passed unanimously. Recorded votes: Vice Mayor Butlin — yes; Council member Sell — yes; Council member Papalardo — yes; Council member Stevenson — yes; Mayor Karen Chazet — yes. The city manager and staff will finalize contract documents and implement the Oct. 1, 2025 timing and rate step.
City Manager introduced the amendment and said the original seven‑year contract began in October 2018 and permits a seven‑year extension. The amendment maintains the existing service configuration — one garbage, one recycling and one yard‑waste pickup per week for residential customers — and does not add mandatory commercial collection. Eric Stankey represented Waste Pro at the meeting.
Staff reviewed market comparisons. The city manager and staff noted comparable jurisdictions have seen market rates from roughly $15–$27 per resident per month depending on configuration and whether commercial service is bundled. DeBary’s current residential rate is $14.10 per month. Under the amendment the rate will step up to $16.98 per month beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and then move to $19.88 per month in year two; years three through seven will adjust by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), subject to an agreed 5% cap on CPI adjustments (the contract increases the prior CPI cap of 3.25% to 5%).
Staff said the city’s contract requires the city to pay tipping fees directly to the county and recycling fees to Waste Pro under the current arrangement. The amendment also updates hurricane debris services and aligns the contract with the city’s fiscal year (the amendment takes effect Oct. 1, 2025, to match the city fiscal calendar).
Council members commented in support of extending the contract and cited consistently reliable service, the risks and service‑quality concerns they observed in neighboring jurisdictions that had changed providers, and the phased approach to the rate increase to reduce immediate burden on residents. Council member Stevenson asked whether subsidized bear‑resistant cans (a past program funded through a state grant) could return; staff said no current grant is secured but staff would investigate opportunities.
After discussion, a motion to approve the third amendment to the Waste Pro agreement passed unanimously. Recorded votes: Vice Mayor Butlin — yes; Council member Sell — yes; Council member Papalardo — yes; Council member Stevenson — yes; Mayor Karen Chazet — yes. The city manager and staff will finalize contract documents and implement the Oct. 1, 2025 timing and rate step.
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