Fulton recycling fee jumps up $14 starting January

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Fulton is raising recycling prices by $14 because of higher processing and transportation costs, according to a Facebook post from the city.

Residents currently pay $2.07 a month, but that will jump to $16.20 starting in January.

"Even with this adjustment, Fulton's recycling rate and our other utility rates remain lower than those in many surrounding communities," the post says. "We are committed to keeping services as affordable as possible while maintaining the level of quality our citizens expect."

Under the new fee, residents will be paying about $194 a year.

Residents can opt out of the recycling program by using the online form, or by calling the utilities billing department at (573)592-3111.

The solid waste department will pick up recycling carts after the form has been processed.