Disposal Assessment

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENT

The Solid Waste Disposal Assessment is a non-ad valorem assessment billed annually to owners of residential real property in Hernando County since Fiscal Year 1990/1991. This assessment is the method of generating revenue to cover costs for the construction, operation and maintenance of the solid waste system which is comprised of the Croom Landfill (closed), The Northwest Solid Waste Management Landfill (open), the West Hernando Convenience Center (open), the East Hernando Convenience Center (open), the Household Hazardous Waste program, the Waste Tire program, and the Recycling program. It does not pay for the curbside collection of garbage

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENTS

Residential Property Use Categories

2025 Rate

2026 Rate

Change

Single-Family Residential

$98.04

$0.00 per year

Multi-Family Residential (up to and including 4 units)

$86.61

$98.04

$11.43 per year

MAXIMUM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FUTURE YEARS

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENTS Residential Property Use Categories	Maximum Amount Per Unit in Future Years*
Single-Family Residential	$114.12
Multi-Family Residential (up to and including 4 units)	$103.14

*MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER UNIT IN FUTURE YEARS

The Solid Waste Disposal Assessment is reviewed and adjusted annually to pay for the construction, operation and maintenance of the landfill and convenience centers. To reduce the expense and postage of mailing letters annually, the notices also provide the “Future Years” amount that the Assessment can be increased. These “Future Years” amounts are based on the estimated increase for a forecasted five-year period. Any increase above the proposed assessment for these “Future Years” amounts will require another public hearing which would be publicly advertised in subsequent years.

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT

The Solid Waste Disposal Assessment is billed to every residential single-family or multi-family property with four units or less in Hernando County, including the City of Brooksville.

ssment is reviewed and adjusted annually to pay for the construction, operation and maintenance of the landfill and convenience centers. The assessment rates increase as necessary due to rising operational costs, major capital projects and the need to provide for storm debris removal. All increases are approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

CURRENT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE DISPOSAL ASSESSMENT

The Solid Waste Department provides for the disposal of the entire County’s garbage and is in the process of constructing the next garbage cell for a cost of $28 million. This will provide disposal service to Hernando County residents for many more years.

STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL

The necessity for a storm debris fund developed after Hurricane Irma, when there was a need to pay for debris pick-up. FEMA does not pay 100 percent of this cost; therefore, the County must be prepared to fund storm debris removal so that our County can fully recover after a major disaster.

FAQ

What solid waste non-ad valorem assessments are billed on my taxes?

Hernando County has two solid waste non-ad valorem assessments billed annually on property taxes. The first is the disposal assessment billed to all owners of residential real property and the second is the collection assessment billed only to residential real property in the universal area of Spring Hill.

What is the Solid Waste Collection Assessment?

The Solid Waste Collection Assessment is a non-ad valorem assessment billed annually to owners of residential real property in the universal (mandatory) area of Hernando County. This assessment is the method of generating revenue to cover costs for the residential curbside collection of garbage by the contracted waste hauler. It does not pay for the disposal of the garbage at the landfill or for the construction, operation or maintenance of any of the Solid Waste facilities or programs

How long has the Solid Waste Collection Assessment been in effect?

The Solid Waste Collection Assessment first appeared on the 2019 taxes to pay the expenses for the collection of garbage in the calendar year of 2020. Prior to that, garbage collection for the universal (mandatory) area was on the monthly Utility bill.

Who pays for the Solid Waste Collection Assessment?

Every residential single-family or multi-family property with four units or less in the universal (mandatory) area of Spring Hill pays this assessment.

What is the current Collection assessment rate?

2025

Effective January 1, 2025, curbside collection in the universal (mandatory) area is $16.88 per month, billed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your 2024 tax bill. The total annual charge for curbside collection appearing on your tax bill was $202.56.
Effective January 1, 2025 curbside collection in the subscription area is $15.81 per month, billed quarterly in advance by Republic Services. The total for curbside collection is $47.43 per quarter or $189.72 per year.
These prices include twice per week collection of garbage, once per week collection of recycling, once per week collection of yard waste and 4 bulk items per year.

2026

Effective January 1, 2026, curbside collection in the universal (mandatory) area will be $217.37 per year, billed annually as a non-ad valorem assessment on your 2025 tax bill.
Effective January 1, 2026, curbside collection in the subscription area will be $16.96 per month, billed quarterly in advance by Coastal Waste. The total for curbside collection is $50.88 per quarter or $203.52 per year.
These prices include twice per week collection of garbage, once per week collection of recycling, once per week collection of yard waste and 6 bulk collections (up to 10 items) per year.

The waste hauler may request an annual increase based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), as applicable, during the previous Contract Year. Price increases must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

What is the Maximum Solid Waste Collection Assessment for Future Years?

The Solid Waste Collection Assessment is the method of generating revenue to cover costs for the residential curbside collection of garbage by the contracted waste hauler. The waste hauler may request an annual increase based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), as applicable, during the previous Contract Year. Price increases must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. To reduce the expense and postage of mailing letters annually, The Board of County Commissioners may approve rates for the upcoming calendar year, as well as for “Future Years”, during an advertised public hearing. These “Future Years” amounts are based on the estimated increase for a forecasted five-year period. Any increase above the proposed “Future Years” amounts will require another public hearing which would be publicly advertised in subsequent years.

Why did I receive an invoice for the Interim Solid Waste Assessment?

Invoices are issued for a pro-rated amount for all new construction homes completed after the issuance of the annual tax bills. If you received an MSBU Solid Waste Assessment invoice and want to pay, please use one of the following payment options:

PAY BY CHECK

Make check payable to Hernando County Solid Waste and mail to:

15365 Cortez Blvd.Brooksville, FL 34613

PAY ONLINE

www.invoicecloud.com/hernandocounty

Additional fees apply when paying by credit card. For questions regarding the Solid Waste Assessment, please call Hernando County Solid Waste at (352) 754-4112.

I am exempt from taxes; will I still be required to pay these assessments?

Yes, non-ad valorem assessments are still required to be paid.

Can I pay (or not pay) just the garbage portion of my tax bill?

No, tax bills must be paid in full. Partial payments are not accepted. Please contact the Tax Collector at (352) 754-4180 for information on making installment payments for the following year’s taxes.

Hernando County Government Main Line
(352) 754-4000