Gainesville Trash Fees Move to Property Tax | Gainesville News

Gainesville homeowners, brace for a billing shift starting October 1st—stormwater and solid waste fees, including trash pickup and rain runoff management, are moving from your monthly utility bill to your annual property tax notice. This isn’t a new tax, just a change in where you see it. GRU, which previously collected these fees, is handing them over to the city since they don’t directly provide those services—aligning with Alachua County’s annual billing model. While mostly a format change, some fee amounts may adjust slightly. Your updated property tax bill will arrive in November 2026, covering the fiscal year beginning October 1st. Don’t worry—GRU will still send separate bills for electricity, gas, and water. If paying one larger sum feels tough, the city offers payment assistance programs; reach out to Gainesville City Commissioners to explore options. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2cd5a1ea3354c16