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RESOLUTION 5627
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, TO
ESTABLISH RATES AND FEES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
WHEREAS, Section 7-13-4108, MCA provides municipalities operating a solid waste
management system the authority to charge its solid waste customers for services rendered
either by rates, rentals, and charges or by levy; and
WHEREAS, Section 7-13-4108, MCA provides the governing body the authority to fix,
establish, and adjust, by ordinance or resolution, and collect rates, rentals, and charges for
services, facilities, and benefits directly or indirectly afforded by the system; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Bozeman following proper notice and public
hearing requirements established a new rate schedule and fees for the City of Bozeman’s Solid
Waste service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, to wit:
Section 1
The schedule of rates and fees for solid waste services for the City of Bozeman shall
be adopted as indicated in Exhibit A, which replaces all previously adopted fee schedules.
Section 2
Charges for solid waste are based on a calendar month. Charges for solid waste services
under this schedule shall be made a part of the current monthly utility bill, to be shown as a
separate item on such bill. Separate payment of specific charges will not be accepted. Charges
for all utility services must be paid at the same time. Partial payments will be applied first to
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wastewater, second to water, and any remainder to stormwater and solid waste. second,
stormwater third, and solid waste last.
Charges for solid waste service become due and payable upon receipt of the bill. If any
bill is not paid on or before the fifteenth day of that month, it will then become delinquent. If
solid waste charges are not paid in full by the fifteenth day of the following month, solid waste
service to the premises involved may be discontinued, after a ten-day written notice.
Section 3
For those accounts that become delinquent, a 1.5 percent (1.5%) late fee will be
assessed on the next bill. The minimum late fee shall be $1.00.
Section 4
In cases where solid waste service charges under this schedule are claimed to be unfair,
unreasonable, or not in proportion to charges made to other solid waste customers, the person
or persons against whom such charges are made may apply to the Director of Transportation and
Engineering for an adjustment, stating the circumstances. The Director of Transportation and
Engineering, or his designated representative, may make such adjustment of the solid waste
charges as is deemed necessary, fair and equitable.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 13th day of August, 2024.
___________________________________
TERENCE CUNNINGHAM
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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Section 1 - Solid Waste Rates and Fees
1.1 Solid Waste - Residential Rates
Trash Current Rate FY25 FY26
35 Gallon (Monthly Collection)$12.10 $13.31 $14.11 per month
35 Gallon Weekly $16.26 $17.89 $18.96 per month
45 Gallon Weekly $16.26 $17.89 $18.96 per month
65 Gallon Weekly $23.36 $25.70 $27.24 per month
100 Gallon Weekly $29.94 $32.93 $34.91 per month
220 Gallon Weekly $50.00 $55.00 $58.30 per month
300 Gallon Weekly $62.68 $68.95 $73.09 per month
450 Gallon Weekly $90.31 $99.34 $105.30 per month
Bear Resistant
65 Gallon Weekly $28.36 $31.20 $33.07 per month
100 Gallon Weekly $34.94 $38.43 $40.74 per month
Recycling Current Rate FY25 FY26
65 Gallon Every Other Week $11.12 $12.23 $12.96 per month
100 Gallon Every Other Week $11.12 $12.23 $12.96 per month
300 Gallon Every Other Week $17.30 $19.03 $20.17 per month
Organics Current Rate FY25 FY26
45 Gallon Weekly N/A $10.00 $12.00 per month
100 Gallon Weekly N/A $10.00 $12.00 per month
Additional Services Current Rate FY25 FY26
Extra Refuse Bags $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 per bag
Extra Pick-up $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 per pick-up
Bulk Item Collection $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 per item
Clean Tote Swap Charge $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 per swap
Tote Delivery Fee $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 per delivery
Extra Recycling $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 per pick-up
Special Event Charge $140.00 $140.00 $140.00 per event
Special Event Charge per Tote $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 per day
Freon Removal $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 per unit
Deposit for Tenant Current Rate FY25 FY26
35/45 Gallon $62.00 $68.00 $72.00 one-time
65 Gallon $84.00 $92.00 $98.00 one-time
100 Gallon $112.00 $123.00 $130.00 one-time
Recycling $45.00 $50.00 $53.00 one-time
Commercial Dumpster Current Rate FY25 FY26
2 Cubic Yards $57.45 $63.20 $66.99 per month
3 Cubic Yards $60.89 $66.98 $71.00 per month
4 Cubic Yards $67.02 $73.72 $78.14 per month
6 Cubic Yards $74.74 $82.21 $87.14 per month
8 Cubic Yards $84.09 $92.50 $98.05 per month
Resolution 5627 Exhibit A:
Schedule of Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Services
Unit
1.2 Solid Waste - Commercial Rates
Unit
Collection Twice per Month
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Commercial Dumpster (Continued)Current Rate FY25 FY26
2 Cubic Yards $124.37 $136.81 $145.02 per month
3 Cubic Yards $131.77 $144.95 $153.65 per month
4 Cubic Yards $145.07 $159.58 $169.15 per month
6 Cubic Yards $156.93 $172.62 $182.98 per month
8 Cubic Yards $167.90 $184.69 $195.77 per month
2 Cubic Yards $215.90 $237.49 $251.74 per month
3 Cubic Yards $243.86 $268.25 $284.35 per month
4 Cubic Yards $271.82 $299.00 $316.94 per month
6 Cubic Yards $301.34 $331.47 $351.36 per month
8 Cubic Yards $328.00 $360.80 $382.45 per month
2 Cubic Yards $307.43 $338.17 $358.46 per month
3 Cubic Yards $348.88 $383.77 $406.80 per month
4 Cubic Yards $391.31 $430.44 $456.27 per month
6 Cubic Yards $445.74 $490.31 $519.73 per month
8 Cubic Yards $488.08 $536.89 $569.10 per month
2 Cubic Yards $398.96 $438.86 $465.19 per month
3 Cubic Yards $454.88 $500.37 $530.39 per month
4 Cubic Yards $510.77 $561.85 $595.56 per month
6 Cubic Yards $592.95 $652.25 $691.39 per month
8 Cubic Yards $648.16 $712.98 $755.76 per month
2 Cubic Yards $490.48 $539.53 $571.90 per month
3 Cubic Yards $560.38 $616.42 $653.41 per month
4 Cubic Yards $630.28 $693.31 $734.91 per month
6 Cubic Yards $733.38 $806.72 $855.12 per month
8 Cubic Yards $808.23 $889.05 $942.39 per month
2 Cubic Yards $582.00 $640.20 $678.61 per month
3 Cubic Yards $665.89 $732.48 $776.43 per month
4 Cubic Yards $749.76 $824.74 $874.22 per month
6 Cubic Yards $873.80 $961.18 $1,018.85 per month
8 Cubic Yards $951.60 $1,046.76 $1,109.57 per month
Commercial Cardboard Recycling (5YD)Current Rate FY25 FY26
Twice per Month $16.73 $18.40 $19.50 per month
1 Collection per Week $36.23 $39.85 $42.24 per month
2 Collections per Week $72.46 $79.71 $84.49 per month
3 Collections per Week $108.69 $119.56 $126.73 per month
4 Collections per Week $144.92 $159.41 $168.97 per month
5 Collections per Week $181.15 $199.27 $211.23 per month
6 Collections per Week $217.38 $239.12 $253.47 per month
6 Collections per Week
Unit
1 Collection per Week
2 Collections per Week
3 Collections per Week
4 Collections per Week
5 Collections per Week
Unit
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Commercial Roll-Off Current Rate FY25 FY26
Container Pull $400.00 $400.00 $424.00 per pull
Yard Waste Pull $216.00 $216.00 $229.00 per pull
Water Reclamation Facility Pull $272.00 $272.00 $288.00 per pull
Disposal for MSW (Municipal Solid Waste)$27.00 $37.00 $39.00 per ton
Disposal for Light Construction $48.00 $58.00 $61.00 per ton
Disposal for Heavy Construction $58.00 $68.00 $72.00 per ton
1.3 Solid Waste - Temporary Dumpster
Commercial Dumpster Current Rate FY25 FY26
Yard Waste $45.00 $50.00 $53.00 per container
Household Waste ($40 minimum)$16.00 $18.00 $19.00 per cubic yard
Construction Waste ($40 minimum)$32.00 $35.00 $37.00 per cubic yard
Unit
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