Curbside recycling set to roll out; voucher program and cardboard drop-off to change

May 13, 2026

City staff said curbside recycling will be provided as a pass‑through cost of about $8/month per household via the contracted hauler; the voucher program accounting showed about $9,500 in recent transfer‑station charges and the contractor will no longer accept tires under the voucher program.

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City staff told committee members the council has approved a curbside recycling service contract with Sanitary Disposal and the service will be billed to customers as a pass‑through cost (staff quoted $8 per month). The presenter explained the city does not mark up the charge and will estimate additional new customers for budgeting. The curbside cart rollout was described as using 90‑gallon green carts, with an implementation target noted by the contractor as July 1.

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