Utility rate changes to take effect…

CHANDLER, Ariz. The City of Chandler manages and operates water, wastewater, reclaimed water and solid waste utilities. Each year the city evaluates the revenues and expenditures of each utility to determine if there is a need for utility rate increases to fund rising ongoing operating costs as well as debt service costs associated with capital improvements. The analysis indicated revenue increases were needed for FY 2025-26 at 15% for water, 15% for wastewater, 18% for reclaimed water, and 6% for solid waste.

After several public meetings and public outreach, the new rates for water, wastewater and reclaimed water were approved by the Chandler City Council Jan. 22, 2026. The Solid Waste rates will be on the Feb. 26, 2026, Chandler City Council agenda. All utility rates would go into effect with the utility billing cycle that begins on March 2, 2026.

The increased rates are essential to ensure that the city has the needed funds to cover the costs of providing water, wastewater, reclaimed water and solid waste services.

An average residential homeowner can anticipate an overall increase of roughly $9 per month.

After incorporating these rate increases, Chandler still provides the lowest cost for its utility services based on an annual Tempe cost comparison. The following chart shows what residents pay, on average, each month for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, solid waste and recycling services in comparative cities:

Chandler (with increases): $83
Scottsdale: $119
Tempe: $123
Peoria: $125
Phoenix: $139
Glendale: $150
Mesa: $155
Gilbert: $156

In addition to utility rate changes, there will also be changes to some of the existing fees associated with solid waste services. The changes are as follows:

• Bulk collection will still be allowed up to four times for free (in combination with visits to the Recycling Solid Waste Collection Center or RSWCC) per calendar year. A fee of $43 will be charged for additional bulk collections.
• All residents will still be allowed up to four visits to the RSWCC for free (in combination with requested bulk collections) per calendar year for loads up to 400 lbs., with any additional weight being charged in 20 lb. increments. Additional visits (up to 400 pounds) will be charged a fee of $14, with any weight over 400 pounds being charged for the full weight at $70 per ton charged in 20 lb. increments.
• A special (extra or off day) curbside collection fee will be $23.50 while a special alley collection will be $41.50.
• Containers for new construction will cost $150.

For questions or concerns, call 480-782-2280 or email [email protected].

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Media contact:
Jennifer Honea
City of Chandler, Public Information Officer
480-782-2228