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New Milford adopts ordinance setting recycling-container fee at $26
Summary
The Borough of New Milford adopted Ordinance 2025 col31 on final reading to set recycling-container fees at $26, with an optional lid for an additional $5; the public hearing drew no comments and the council approved the ordinance by roll call.
The Borough of New Milford mayor and council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025 col31 on its final reading, setting the new fee for recycling containers at $26 and an optional lid at $5.
Clerk read the ordinance aloud, describing it as "an ordinance to amend chapter 16 of the revised general ordinances of the Borough of New Milford entitled garbage and refuse thereby amending subsection 16-3.5 entitled property owners responsibilities." The clerk also summarized the fee: "The purpose of this ordinance is to set the new fees for the recycling containers, which are $26. And if you want the lid, it's an additional $5." The council opened the public hearing and, after no members of the public came forward, closed it and moved to adopt on final reading.
A roll-call adoption followed; councilmembers recorded votes in favor. Meeting minutes note that new homeowners still receive one recycling container at no charge under the adopted rules.
Why it matters: the fee change standardizes the charge residents will pay for recycling containers and clarifies a no-cost provision for new homeowners. The council did not record an effective date in the discussion; the ordinance was adopted on final reading at the meeting and any effective date should be confirmed in the ordinance text or the municipal clerk's office.
The council took no further public comment on the ordinance before moving to other agenda items.
