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Fruit Heights debates consolidated fee schedule and proposed citywide recycling program; staff lays out costs and pilot details
Summary
At a public hearing the council reviewed a proposed consolidated fee schedule that would bundle a city recycling program into solid-waste fees. Staff presented cost estimates, cart purchase costs and program design; residents expressed both support and concern for the mandatory, bundled approach.
Fruit Heights City Council held a public hearing on updates to the consolidated fee schedule that would bundle a citywide curbside recycling program into the municipal solid-waste service.
City staff and district representatives described the proposed program, its costs and operational details. The proposed fee model would add $5 to the current first-can garbage fee, raising that service to $20.50 per billing period; the fee would cover one regular garbage can and one recycling cart. Staff described the bundled model as “all-or-nothing” (no opt-out after adoption) and said participation rates affect per-household unit costs: higher participation lowers unit cost.
Key program details presented to the council and public: - Cart and startup…
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