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Norwalk committee approves new solid-waste fees, launches citywide cart rollout
Summary
The Public Works Committee approved a revised fee schedule that adds a one-time $300 charge for a second 65-gallon garbage cart, creates rental fees for VMS event signs, and updates disposal contract rates; staff outlined rollout, eligibility checks and data collection plans for the new curbside program.
The Norwalk City Public Works Committee on July 1 approved changes to the department's fee schedule that include a one-time $300 charge for an additional 65-gallon residential garbage cart, new rental fees for VMS (variable message signs) used by third parties, and an update to the disposal contract rate.
The changes matter because the city this week began delivering standardized 65-gallon carts to eligible residences as part of a larger effort to reduce garbage tonnage and improve recycling and organics diversion. "This second bin will cost $300 and will be one time only," said Vanessa Valdez, Department of Operations and Public Works staff, explaining that the fee covers the bin, delivery, administration, a barcode tied to the address and two years' shipping/collection costs. "By 2027 the council has the option to revisit how we're charging for garbage," Valdez said.
Public comment and council discussion framed why the fees were proposed and how the rollout will be…
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