Fuel Recovery Fee Explanation
SoCal Waste, Inc. strives to provide the highest quality service to our valued customers. To control our costs and continue to provide exceptional service, we have assessed a Fuel Recovery Fee, which is identified as a single line item on our invoices.
Calculation of Fuel Recovery Fee
The Fuel Recovery Fee is determined by adding the percentage from the fuel recovery fee table and applying it to the total invoice charges, excluding City fees.
Not a Governmental Tax
The Fuel Recovery Fee is not a tax, surcharge, or fee mandated/imposed by or remitted to any governmental or regulatory agency and may be changed at the discretion of SoCal Waste, inc.
Fuel Recovery Fee Table

all price per gallon information from the Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE Average Price Per Gallon Range Fuel Recovery Fee Rate* DOE Average Price Per Gallon Range Fuel Recovery Fee Rate*
$3.51 - $3.70 8.76% $4.51 - $4.70 12.63%
$3.71 - $3.90 9.60% $4.71 - $4.90 13.21%
$3.90 - $4.10 10.48% $4.91 - $5.10 13.79%
$4.11 - $4.30 11.20% $5.11 - $5.30 14.37%
$4.31 - $4.50 12.06% $5.31 - $5.50 14.95%
Department Of Energy Weekly Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices