El Cerrito's Recycling Program is covered by the Integrated Waste Management Fee, which is billed as part of your garbage bill. Periodically the El Cerrito City Council evaluates rates for garbage fees and the Integrated Waste Management fee, which can include normal annual increases for personnel, fuel, processing fees and other costs.
Garbage Container Size |
Collection Rate |
IWM Fee |
Disposal Rate |
Total Monthly |
| 20 gallon cart |
$11.00 |
$6.98 |
$4.22 |
$22.20 |
| 35 gallon cart |
$18.34 |
$6.98 |
$6.74 |
$32.06 |
| 64 gallon cart |
$36.67 |
$13.98 |
$13.48 |
$64.13 |