New Orleans Raising Trash Fees | New Orleans News

New Orleans just raised its sanitation fee by $8.25 a month—starting October 1—after a state audit revealed $21 million in sanitation spending. City leaders say the hike covers real service costs, aiming to align fees with actual expenses until the end of 2027. While some residents like Frederick Anderson support it for better worker pay and service reliability, others like Susan Brady feel the financial pressure, especially with multiple properties. Starting in 2028, fees will adjust yearly based on contracts, inflation, and service volume—and could eventually fund twice-weekly trash pickup and expanded recycling. 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/dffae65333671ced