We wanted to clarify the details surrounding Mission Country Disposal's (MCD) recent proposal to increase the solid waste rate.

On November 14, 2024, the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) Board of Directors received a presentation from R3 Consulting Group, Inc. and MCD regarding a proposed solid waste and recycling collection rate increase for MCD. The Board thoroughly reviewed and discussed the proposal but did not determine MCD’s rate adjustments.

Please take a moment to review Staff Report 4A, which is included in the agenda packet linked below.

Additionally, you can access the meeting recording here.

On November 21, 2024, the CCSD Board of Directors approved the Proposition 218 Notice related to MCD’s rate increase request and scheduled a Proposition 218 hearing for January 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 

Please take a moment to review Staff Report 7F, which is included in the agenda packet linked below.

Additionally, you can access the meeting recording here.

The CCSD is responsible only for conducting the Proposition 218 process. CCSD staff posted the Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Solid Waste Rate Adjustment on the District’s website following the CCSD Board of Directors' approval of the Proposition 218 Notice related to MCD’s rate increase request.

To further support the community, the District chose to keep the franchise fee at 6%, even though we were offered the option of increasing it to 10%. Additionally, customers qualifying for PG&E’s low-income California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program can enroll in CCSD’s Low-Income Wastewater Utility Rate Reduction Program. Upon enrollment, they are also automatically eligible for the trash rate reduction.

If you have any questions or need assistance enrolling in the CCSD’s Low-Income Wastewater Utility Rate Reduction Program, we are here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (805) 927-6223.

Learn more about eligibility for the CARE program and apply here.