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Smithfield approves modest garbage and recycling rate increases effective July 1
Summary
To cover higher landfill and carrier fees, the council approved small increases to residential and commercial recycling, green waste and garbage-can rates; the city retains ownership of service cans, a benefit residents praised.
The Smithfield City Council adopted a change to the Prevailing Fee Schedule on June 24 that modestly raises garbage, recycling and green-waste rates to reflect higher carrier and landfill costs.
City Manager Justin Lewis said increases largely reflect pass-through costs levied by the contractor and Logan City landfill; proposed changes include moving residential recycling from $7.00 to $7.30 per month, commercial recycling from $13.00 to $13.60, green waste from $9.00 to $9.40, 90-gallon garbage cans from $20.15 to $21.00, and 60-gallon cans from $17.90 to $18.65. If adopted, the increases take effect July 1, 2026.
During the public hearing Amy Anderson said Smithfield’s decision to buy and retain the garbage and recycling cans was a benefit for residents; Jeff Barnes asked the city to consider extending green-waste service later into the fall. Mr. Lewis said the current contract runs through October 31 but can be negotiated in future solicitations.
Councilmember Todd Orme moved to adopt Resolution 2026-08 updating the Prevailing Fee Schedule for garbage, recycling and green waste; Councilmember Jay Downs seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Lewis confirmed Smithfield owns the service cans and that the city pays landfill fees directly to Logan City, which prevents carrier markups on that portion of the cost. The council said staff will consider contract terms, including the green-waste season, during future procurement.
