Higher Garbage and Recycling Fees Up for Approval

whbl.com · last updated January 16, 2026 – 6:41 AM

Sheboyganites could be paying more for recycling and trash services soon.

The city’s Finance and Personnel Committee has passed a resolution that would increase recycling and garbage collection fees. If approved by the full council, residents will see monthly recycling fees raised from $4.35 to $4.75, and garbage fees increased from $5.65 to $6.25.

This would be the first increase in those fees in 13 years.

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