Public can voice their opinion on City of Mitchell trash collection fee increase

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.

A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers. The public will be allowed to voice their opinion during the hearing.

The current $10 monthly fee has not increased for several years. However, due to inflation, it 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.