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Shenandoah adopts new trash/recycling contract; trash remains free to residents, recycling subscription optional
Summary
The council approved a five‑year waste contract and an ordinance setting recycling rates on Sept. 24, 2025: regular trash service remains at no charge to residents; subscription recycling and optional additional carts are customer‑paid (additional cart $7.50/month); staff said the new approach reduces city costs.
Shenandoah City Council on Sept. 24 approved an ordinance adopting new trash and recycling service rates under a five‑year contract with Republic Services, keeping basic trash collection free for single‑family residents while making recycling subscription and extra carts the responsibility of customers.
City staff said each household will receive a 95‑gallon automated cart for trash pickup and that recycling will be subscription‑based (a separate cart for subscribers). An additional cart…
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