Title
Resolution to Adopt Solid Waste Charges and Fees in Accordance With Hampton City Code § 32.2-48, Titled “Solid Waste Rate Determination; Fee Rates” for Fiscal Year 2027
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton (“City”) is authorized, pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 15.2-928(A) (the “Virginia Code”), to provide and operate solid waste management facilities and appurtenances for the collection, management, recycling and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials, and other refuse for the benefit of the residents and businesses of the locality. The Virginia Code further provides that the City may charge and collect compensation for such services. Pursuant to Hampton City Code (the "City Code") Section 32.2-48, Titled “Solid waste rate determination; fee rates," the City Council, from time to time, by resolution, shall set the charges and fees as set forth in the City Code. The solid waste charges and fees enable the City's Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to continue to operate efficiently, repair and replace aging equipment, and provide refuse, recycling, and bulk collections to the citizens of Hampton.
The public hearings necessary to adopt a budget that includes these rates were duly advertised in the Daily Press on April 12, 2026, April 26, 2026, and May 3, 2026.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
1) The current Solid Waste Fee of $14.53 is increasing to $14.79 per week for up to two refuse containers charged to property owners or occupants who do not participate in the City's recycling program. These property owners or occupants having more than two refuse containers shall be charged an additional $14.79 per week for each additional refuse container.
2) The current Solid Waste Fee of $8.78 is increasing to $9.04 per week for up to two refuse containers charged to property owners or occupants who participate in the City's recycling program. These property owners or occupants having more than two refuse containers shall be charged an additional $9.04 per week for each additional refuse container. Participation in the recycling program requires customers to recycle by placement of the approved recycling container curbside on the approved collection day at least one collection cycle in any 30-day period and be at least 25% full during any one collection cycle.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Hampton (“City”) is authorized, pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 15.2-928(A) (the “Virginia Code”), to provide and operate solid waste management facilities and appurtenances for the collection, management, recycling and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials, and other refuse for the benefit of the residents and businesses of the locality;
WHEREAS, the Virginia Code further provides that the City may charge and collect compensation for such services;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Hampton City Code (the "City Code") Section 32.2-48, Titled “Solid waste rate determination; fee rates," the City Council, from time to time, by resolution, shall set the charges and fees as set forth in the City Code;
WHEREAS, the solid waste charges and fees enable the City's Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to continue to operate efficiently, repair and replace aging equipment, and provide refuse, recycling, and bulk collections to the citizens of Hampton; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined it to be appropriate to adopt new solid waste charges and fees as allowed by City Code for Fiscal Year 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that it adopts and sets the following charges and fees as allowed under Chapter 32.2, Article IV, Section 32.2-48, which shall take effect July 1, 2026 and be applied to the City’s solid waste bills for Fiscal Year 2027:
All property owners or occupants who meet the criteria in Paragraph (b) of Section 32.2-48 of the City Code are required to pay a solid waste user and recycling fee, which shall be charged pursuant to the following conditions:
(1) The fee of $14.79 per week for up to two refuse containers shall be charged to property owners or occupants who do not participate in the City's recycling program. Property owners or occupants having more than two refuse containers shall be charged an additional $14.79 per week for each additional refuse container; and
(2) The reduced fee of $9.04 per week for up to two refuse containers shall be charged to property owners or occupants who participate in the City's recycling program. Property owners or occupants having more than two refuse containers shall be charged an additional $9.04 per week for each additional refuse container. Participation in the recycling program requires customers to recycle by placement of the approved recycling container curbside on the approved collection day at least one collection cycle in any 30-day period and be at least 25% full during any one collection cycle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall remain in effect until amended by City Council; that the charges and fees set forth herein shall be applied to bills issued by the City of Newport News Waterworks; and that the City Manager, or her authorized designee, is hereby authorized to take any and all necessary actions to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, subject to the approval by the City Attorney.