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First Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 ("Public Health"), Article 7 ("Garbage, Weeds and Littering") of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Rates for Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services
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Introduction
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This Ordinance proposes the fees charged for refuse, recycling and yard-waste collection and disposal in Fiscal Year 2026. These services are provided by Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) to owners of single-family residential property containing one to five units. These new rates reflect the charges for collection per the contract with LRS and for disposal at the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency's Regional Disposal Project (RDP).
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
Fees for refuse, recycling and food scrap/yard waste collection and disposal were last increased on January 1, 2024, which were approved by the Village Board on November 20, 2023 (ORD 23-109) and based on the estimated Consumer Price Index.
Background
2026 will be the fourth year of the five-year contract with LRS for refuse, recycling, and food scrap/yard-waste collection. The contract ends March 31, 2027. Disposal costs, Village administrative costs, Village-wide leaf pickup, and an alley improvement fee are included in the proposed rates in addition to the collection costs.
The proposed monthly rates for 2026 include the following highlights:
2025 rate/mo. 2026 rate/mo. Proposed % increase
96 gal trash cart $30.22 $31.13 3.01%
64 gal trash cart $27.45 $28.27 2.99%
Compost Cart $16.31 $16.80 3.00%
Yard Waste Stickers $3.25 $3.25 0.00%
Refuse Stickers $3.25 $4.00 23.08%
The monthly refuse rate includes charges for:
1. Refuse Collection by LRS
2. Disposal Cost (a separate cost from LRS's collection fees)
3. Villages Administrative Costs
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