City of Oconto Falls sets hearing on new garbage pickup system

Garbage collection is about to sport a new look for Oconto Falls residents.

The city and contractor GFL Environmental Inc. are proposing replacing the requirement to purchase bags from city in order to dispose of garbage with 96-gallon bins.

A public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Oconto Falls City Hall, 500 N. Chestnut Ave., regarding amendments to the city’s solid waste ordinance to accommodate the charge.

City Administrator Peter Wills said in addition to the new garbage bins, recycling containers would be replaced with 96-gallon recycling bins. The switch allows GFL to use trucks with automated pickup equipment, which can be operated by a single driver.

Each residential property and multifamily under five units will receive a garbage bin and a recycling bin the week of Nov. 7, Wills said.

Garbage pickup will remain weekly. Recycling will be every two weeks, with an alternating schedule for east of state Highway 22 and west of Highway 22. GFL will be providing updated schedule.

The containers are assigned to the property, and property owners are responsible for their care, Wills said. If a bin is damaged or needs to be replaced, property owners will coordinate with GFL.

The annual charge for garbage and recycling will be listed on annual property taxes for the following year.

A link to the ordinance is posted on the city website with the public hearing notice at https://www.cityofocontofalls.com/government/city-council/current-meetin....