Sebastopol businesses are outraged over the city council’s decision to switch waste haulers, a move that will significantly increase costs for many.
The new contract with Sonoma County Resource Recovery will dramatically increase recycling and composting fees for businesses, with some facing potential increases of hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. Local businesses, including restaurants, theaters, and schools, are concerned about the impact on their bottom line, especially given rising costs in other areas.
The city maintains that the new contract is in the best interest of the community and that they will work with businesses to minimize cost increases. The city council is expected to officially adopt the resolution at their next meeting on Tuesday, January 21st.
