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Bloomfield OKs changes to trash and recycling service; council approves gradual rate increases
Summary
Council approved a change to recycling pickup frequency and a multi-year rate plan starting July 1, 2026, while staff said the mayor negotiated a lower price with the vendor and residents can request extra recycling bins via city hall.
Bloomfield’s council approved changes to municipal waste service that move recycling to an every-other-week schedule while leaving trash collection weekly and authorized a rate plan that increases charges by $1 per year for the next five years beginning July 1, 2026.
Council members said the mayor negotiated down an initial proposal from Waste Management that would have raised charges more steeply. Staff explained the vendor initially proposed higher monthly charges depending on service options, but after negotiation the current plan was supported by the council and formalized in a resolution.
Staff noted operational details for residents: the recycling switch means the city will distribute an initial 250 punch cards for bulk pickup on a first-come, first-served basis; residents who need a second recycling bin can call city hall to be put on a list. Staff said crews will accept a boxed set of recyclables when extra containers are needed and reminded residents that bulk-item pickup still uses punch cards.
Council members asked the vendor to clarify punch-card usage and consistency after hearing reports that similar loads had been charged differing numbers of punches; staff said Waste Management committed to enforcing “one punch per item” and improving consistency.
Ending: The resolution takes effect July 1, 2026; staff will notify residents of service changes and distribution details for punch cards and second-bin requests.
