Meyers Trash and Recycling Customers Face Proposed January 2027 Rate Changes: How to Review and Protest

MEYERS, El Dorado County — October 28, 2026. Households and businesses in unincorporated Meyers should check a proposed change to solid-waste service rates scheduled for consideration before January 1, 2027. El Dorado County’s official Solid Waste Collection and Disposal page now lists “Proposed Rates Effective January 1, 2027,” a Proposition 218 notice dated October 16, 2026, and a 2027 South Tahoe Refuse base-year rate-increase FAQ.

Who is affected?

The county says South Tahoe Refuse serves the unincorporated South Lake Tahoe Basin, including Meyers, Christmas Valley, Hope Valley, Pacific House, Crystal Basin, Kyburz, Strawberry and Echo Summit. A separate franchise agreement covers the incorporated City of South Lake Tahoe. Residents should not assume the same schedule or billing terms apply to every neighboring jurisdiction.

Are the increases already approved?

The county lists the amounts as proposed, not an increase that can automatically be treated as final on October 28. The exact charge depends on the account, service level and the official rate schedule. Before quoting a dollar change for a particular property, check the county’s attached notice and proposed rate table; this article does not manufacture an average monthly increase.

How can people protest under Proposition 218?

The county describes written protest requirements. A valid protest must identify the affected service address or assessor parcel number, the protester’s printed name and signature, and a clear statement of opposition. The county says a protest must be submitted in person or by mail to the Clerk of the Board at 330 Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville, CA 95667, and that email or fax protests are not accepted. One valid protest is counted per account or service address under the county’s rules.

Check the official October 16 notice for the public-hearing date and submission deadline before mailing anything. Do not assume the hearing has been held or the proposed rates have taken effect.

Why the rates are under review

The county cites inflation, California’s organic-waste rules under SB 1383 and recycling-market conditions as factors influencing solid-waste costs. The proposal is governed by the franchise agreement and applicable rate-setting procedures; a majority protest has legal significance under Proposition 218. A general budget question is not a substitute for the required written protest process.

Primary source: El Dorado County — Solid Waste Collection and Disposal / Proposed South Tahoe Refuse Rates. Reviewed October 28, 2026.

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