The Los Angeles City Council voted to increase customer trash collection fees for the first time in 17 years, offsetting the rising costs associated with the waste management business, city officials said.

The plan is set to go into effect 30 days after the mayor signs the proposed ordinance and will impact approximately 743,000 households and another 474,000 residences that receive bulky-item collection services.

Under the fee change, rates for single-family homes and duplex buildings will increase 54% from $36.32 to $55.95, and for apartments with three to four units, fees go up 130% from $24.33 to $55.95.

Customers' bi-monthly bill from the Department of Water and Power will jump to $111.90, for example, once the fees are in effect.

The rate adjustment will add another 18% increase

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