City of Fulton to increase recycling fee by $14 starting Jan. 1
The city of Fulton announced it will increase its monthly recycling fee by more than $14 in the new year.
The recycling rate will go from $2.07 per month for each recycling cart to $16.20 per month, according to a Facebook post from the city.
The increase is set to go into effect in less than a month on Jan. 1, 2026.
The city cited higher processing and transportation costs as the reason for the significant increase.
“Even with this adjustment, Fulton’s recycling rate and our other utility rates remain lower than those in many surrounding communities,” the city said in the Facebook post. “We are committed to keeping services as affordable as possible while maintaining the level of quality our citizens expect.”
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Residents who wish to opt out of the recycling program can do so by filling out a form on the city’s website or by calling the city’s utility billing department at 573-592-3111.
Once an opt-out request is processed, the Fulton Solid Waste Department will collect residents’ recycling carts, according to the city.
The city currently offers three sizes of recycling carts for the same rate: 96 gallons, 65 gallons and 45 gallons.
Fulton introduced another change to its solid waste regulations earlier this year. The city began charging a service charge to customers who don’t bring trash cans back from the curb or the collection location within 24 hours of the regular pickup day.