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Council approves garbage-can ordinance with $135 startup charge for new move-ins
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2026-01 to clarify garbage-can ownership and replacement costs, including a $135 startup charge for new move-ins; existing cans remain resident-owned until replacement. Resident Diana Baker supported the change but raised concern about upfront costs.
The City of Willard City Council on Feb. 12 approved Ordinance 2026-01, amending Chapter 12.20 of the municipal code to clarify ownership and replacement rules for residential garbage cans. City Manager Jeremy Kimpton explained the ordinance sets "a $135 charge for new move-ins to cover startup costs," after which the city would take ownership of the provided can; for existing cans the city would assume ownership only upon replacement.
Resident Diana Baker of 276 West Center Street spoke in favor of the amendment but cautioned about the initial expense if residents must replace an older can. After closing the public hearing, Councilmember Jacob Bodily moved for approval and Councilmember Rod Mund seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The ordinance change will be incorporated into Chapter 12.20 as written and take effect following the city's adoption processes.
The update aims to standardize who is responsible for cans and how replacement costs are handled; the council did not specify a delayed effective date in the meeting record. The council's vote was recorded as unanimous on the ordinance motion.
