# Goiânia public cleaning fee legal dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/goinia-public-cleaning-fee-legal-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-28T21:43:02.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

The administration of Goiânia, led by Mayor Sandro Mabel, announced plans to appeal a decision by the Court of Justice of Goiás (TJGO) which declared the current methodology for calculating the Public Cleaning Fee (Taxa do Lixo) unconstitutional. The Mayor warned that if the appeal failed, the fee could increase by up to four times for residents, as the ruling challenged the use of property characteristics for billing and the existing discount structures.

Subsequently, the TJGO suspended the earlier ruling that had declared parts of the tax law unconstitutional. This suspension allows current collection rules and subsidies to remain in effect while the court reviews municipal appeals. In response to the ongoing situation, local legislators are working on a new law to guarantee waste tax exemptions for approximately 240,000 families.

As the legal dispute continues, the TJGO's suspension maintains current collection rules, including discounts of up to 75% and exemptions for over 200,000 families, pending a review by the court's Special Body. Meanwhile, the City Council is discussing new legislation to ensure these exemptions are legally guaranteed for approximately 240,000 families starting in 2027.

By late 2026, council members warned that a final decision by the TJGO could force low-income families to pay the full amount of the tax. The legal challenge, initiated by councilwoman Aava Santiago, specifically targets the calculation formula. In 2026, the municipality provided exemptions for 209,296 real estate units, totaling R$ 56.3 million in benefits. With annual urban cleaning costs estimated at approximately R$ 806 million, officials noted that the mayor currently subsidizes 75% of the cost and warned that a loss in revenue could compromise municipal services.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Goiânia officials warn of potential waste tax increases

Goiânia council members warn that a court ruling could eliminate waste tax exemptions and discounts for over 200,000 low-income families.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-officials-warn-of-potential-waste-tax-increases

### 2026-10-26: Goiânia legislative updates on waste tax and worker benefits

Goiânia officials are advancing a 50% event discount for sanitation workers while the TJGO maintains current waste tax exemptions and discounts pending further judicial review.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consrcio-limpa-gyn-offers-free-bulky-waste-collection-in-goinia

### 2026-10-16: Goiânia Mayor warns of potential fourfold increase in waste fee

Goiânia Mayor Sandro Mabel warns that a court ruling declaring the city's waste collection fee unconstitutional could increase costs for residents by up to four times if an appeal fails.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-mayor-warns-of-potential-fourfold-increase-in-waste-fee

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