Mitchell City Council moves forward with increasing trash collection fee

MITCHELL –The Mitchell City Council is moving forward to increase the city’s trash collection fee.

Residents will not be allowed to opt out of the service.

The current fee of $10 a month has not increased for several years. But due to inflation, the fee will increase to $14 a month this year, generating $16,510 a month or $198,120 a year for the city. The fee will again increase in 2025 to $15 a month.

Mayor Don Caudell says a public hearing will be held so residents can voice their concerns. No date has been set for the meeting.