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Kindred OKs five-year contract with Fat Man Trash, sets new tote rates
Summary
The Kindred City Council approved a five-year garbage and recycling contract with Fat Man Trash effective May 1, 2026, and set monthly rates at $23 for a tote pair and $16 for each additional tote, with 3% annual increases.
The Kindred City Council on April 1, 2026, approved a five-year contract with Fat Man Trash (FMT) covering residential and commercial garbage and recycling service using 96-gallon totes or smaller.
Representatives Randy and Debbie of FMT told the council newly ordered totes are expected to arrive April 15 with delivery and assembly by April 24; the company has added one truck and two part-time employees to support operations. Under the contract (effective May 1, 2026–April 30, 2031, with automatic three-year renewals unless 60-day notice is given), recycling pickup will occur the first and third Tuesday of each month and garbage service will continue weekly on Tuesdays.
The council also approved the proposed monthly rates: $23.00 for a set of totes (one garbage, one recycling) and $16.00 for each additional tote. The contract includes an annual 3% rate increase each May 1. The contract excludes dumpster service and applies only to containers up to 96 gallons. The council approved the contract and the rates by roll-call vote.
The minutes note logistical details in FMT’s plan (tote delivery dates, staffing, added truck) but do not list the full contract text in the record; the council approved the contract as presented.
