Orange County adopts $430 mandatory refuse rate for 2027

Orange County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a mandatory garbage and recycling rate of $430 per household for calendar year 2027.

David Gregory, the county's solid-waste manager, told the board that Chapter 32 of the Orange County Code requires an annual resolution setting the mandatory rate and that the proposed $430 figure reflects a $30 increase tied to the consumer price index and the hauler agreements. "In June, the Board tentatively established the rate to the customers at $430 which is a $30 increase over this year and ... due to an increase in the consumer price index as described in the contract requirements," Gregory said.

There were no public speakers on the refuse item. Commissioner Scott moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Wilson seconded; Mayor Demings called for the vote and the motion passed unanimously.

County staff also summarized the process for exemptions to the mandatory assessment and presented a booklet of recommended exemptions and hearing-officer findings. The board approved staff and hearing-officer recommendations to grant the exemptions as listed in the booklet.