A lawsuit filed by more than a dozen San Diego homeowners alleging they are being charged more than it costs to collect their trash is set to go to trial Tuesday.
The San Diego City Council failed to approve the settlement during a closed session Monday.
Voters in San Diego approved the trash fee for single family homes in 2022. At that time, the city estimated the service would cost $23 to $29 per month. Once implemented, in 2025, the fee grew to nearly double that amount, to more than $500 per year or about $40 per month.
While the terms of the proposed settlement have not been released to the public, there is concern the city would have been responsible for paying the plaintiffs’ attorney fees if it had been approved.
The San Diego City Attorney’s office said they cannot comment on pending litigation