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Kenilworth council pauses bulk‑waste fee ordinance after residents and council seek more analysis

Borough of Kenilworth Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Council debated reducing bulk‑waste fees and the option of eliminating drop‑off charges; residents said current fees were burdensome and staff noted tipping costs. Council voted to pull the ordinance (recorded as 2026‑02) and directed staff to workshop fee scenarios.

Council members and residents questioned parts of a proposed bulk‑waste ordinance that would lower some fees and restructure pickup and drop‑off charges. Councilman Morrow raised the need for fiscal forecasting to compare current revenue with projected revenue under reduced fees, noting existing collections appear modest. "If it's $50.50 and we're paying about $4,000 for the whole operation...…

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