Commercial and industrial customers who received waste hauling or recycling services from BFI Waste Services LLC may be eligible for a payment from a $40 million class action settlement.
If you had a qualifying service contract and paid certain price increases, you could receive $100 to $250.
The most important step: Submit a claim by April 30, 2026, to be considered for payment.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit claimed that BFI Waste Services LLC and several affiliated companies raised prices for waste hauling and recycling services beyond what certain contracts allowed.
According to the plaintiffs, some contracts allowed price increases only for specific reasons, such as:
Disposal or transportation costs
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases
Changes in applicable laws
The lawsuit alleged that some price increases exceeded the combined total of 6% for cost increases plus CPI adjustments.
The companies deny any wrongdoing but agreed to a $40,000,000 settlement to resolve the dispute and avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation.
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify if all of the following apply:
You were an open-market commercial or industrial customer
You had an automatically renewing written contract for waste hauling or recycling services with BFI Waste Services LLC or its affiliates
Your contract included a rate adjustment provision allowing certain price increases
You paid rate increases exceeding the combined total of 6% plus CPI increases
You were located in one of these areas:
Eligible locations include:
South Carolina
Florida
California
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Michigan
Illinois
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Jefferson County, Alabama
Class periods vary by location, but many run from Jan. 1, 2017, through Sept. 30, 2025.
Some customers are excluded, including:
Customers under franchise agreements
Customers without a written contract
Contracts signed on or after April 4, 2021
Contracts with class action waivers or arbitration clauses
Customers who have already received credits or refunds offsetting price increases
How Much Money Could You Get?
Eligible class members can receive:
$100 if you submit a claim using your account number
$200 to $250 if you submit contract documentation
Contract claim payments depend on how many valid claims are filed:
| Number of Contract Claims | Payment |
|---|---|
| 150,000 or fewer | $250 |
| 150,001 – 160,000 | $240 |
| 160,001 – 170,000 | $230 |
| 170,001 – 180,000 | $220 |
| 180,001 – 190,000 | $210 |
| 190,001 or more | $200 |
If the total value of claims exceeds the available settlement fund, payments may be reduced proportionally.
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| File a Claim | Submit a claim to receive $100–$250 if eligible. | April 30, 2026 |
| Exclude Yourself (Opt Out) | Remove yourself from the settlement and keep the right to sue separately. | March 17, 2026 |
| Object | Tell the court why you disagree with the settlement. | March 10, 2026 |
| Attend the Hearing | Ask to speak about the settlement at the final approval hearing. | March 31, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive no payment and remain bound by the settlement. | — |
The final fairness hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2026.
How to File a Claim?
You can submit a claim online or by mail.
To file online, you will need the login and password from the postcard notice sent to class members.
Information you may need
For a basic claim ($100):
Your account number
For a contract claim ($200–$250):
A copy of your contract
An invoice showing the price increase
Your account number (if not on the documents)
An attestation that you paid the increased prices
Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by April 30, 2026.
Mailing address:
BFI Waste Services Settlement
c/o RG2 Claims Administration LLC
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
Payment options may include:
Mailed check
Electronic payment (online claims)
Invoice credit for current customers
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments are expected to be issued about 135 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement, assuming there are no appeals.
If your business had a qualifying contract with BFI Waste Services and paid certain price increases, you may be entitled to $100 to $250 from this $40 million settlement.
Submit your claim before April 30, 2026, to receive a payment.
