SchelkophVCValley City (CSi)  Valley City Administrator David Schelkoph  at the January 21, 2014 City Commission meeting reported that Valley City has made some changes concerning fees for solid waste services in Valley City.

Schelkoph says the rates and fees changes are designed to be an incentive for Valley City residents to recycle, more and reduce solid waste going into area landfills.

Schelkoph says on February 1, 2014, residential customers putting three garbage cans out will be charged an extra $5.

Residents placing four cans out will be charged $15 and residents putting out five cans will be charged an extra $30 dollars.

Also effective February first, landfill hours, will be reduced, open from 8am until noon on Saturday’s only.

During the Commission meeting, Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven and City Commissioner Matt Pedersen were opposed to the Resolution.

Mayor Werkhoven believes government shouldn’t dictate an incentive to recycle by penalizing residents who have more solid waste to dispose of, weekly.