Beginning January 1, 2027, Abbotsford solid waste collection fees will be charged alongside water and sewer services instead of appearing on annual property tax notices.
Residents billed every two months will see the charge on their first bill issued at the end of March. In Clearbrook, where utility billing is quarterly, it will appear on the first bill issued at the end of April. The City says the change is automatic, and on-time payment discounts will be available.
The practical difference is how households budget for the service: rather than one annual charge on a tax notice, collection costs will be spread across utility bills.
Source and credit: Reporting based on information published by City of Abbotsford. Abbotsford Local independently summarized the public announcement; no original interview is implied.