Summary
Residents will see a slight bump in their monthly trash bill starting in November due to a 3.86% CPI adjustment, moving the standard residential rate from $24.69 to $25.51.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 22, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Increases standard residential monthly trash bills by 82 cents.
Central Texas Refuse, LLC receives adjusted compensation reflecting operating cost changes.
Local residents and business owners face higher monthly refuse collection fees.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Council — October 8, 2026
Residential, commercial, and downtown garbage rates are officially locked in following the final reading of a municipal code update.
City Council — September 24, 2026
Residents will see a slight bump in their monthly trash bill starting in November due to a 3.86% CPI adjustment, moving the standard residential rate from $24.69 to $25.51.
City Council - Packet Briefing — September 22, 2026
Residents will see a slight bump in monthly trash and recycling bills starting November 1, following a 3.86 percent consumer price index increase tied to Republic Services' contract.
Round Rock residents to see higher water, wastewater, sewer bills
Round Rock residents to see higher water, wastewater, sewer bills Community Impact Newspaper
City Council — August 27, 2026
The city approved new three-year rate adjustments for water and wastewater services to cover rising operational costs, electrical expenses, and regional water supply agreements.
City Council - Packet Briefing — August 25, 2026
The city is proposing a three-year plan to increase water and sewer rates to keep up with the cost of running the utility and maintaining infrastructure. While rates are rising, the city is keeping the base tier for low-volume water users the same.
City Council - Packet Briefing — June 23, 2026
The city is evaluating how to handle aging water and sewer lines in areas outside city limits, like the Meadows at Chandler Creek, to avoid high costs for local taxpayers.
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) — May 6, 2026
Round Rock is investing heavily in water and wastewater projects to keep up with growth. The city maintains a AAA bond rating, which helps keep utility rates low for residents.
City Council — April 23, 2026
The city is investing in major upgrades to water, wastewater, and street systems to keep up with our growing population.
City Council - Packet Briefing — April 7, 2026
The city is fighting a 42% base charge increase for residential gas customers by using a 45-day suspension to verify Atmos Energy's data.
Round Rock debuts new online utility billing system, enables real-time water usage monitoring
Round Rock debuts new online utility billing system, enables real-time water usage monitoring City of Round Rock (.gov)
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