Summary
Kenner's ten-year recycling contract expired, and the council had to decide whether to keep curbside recycling at $3 a month (up 70 cents) or drop it. Both town halls supported it, but a social media poll showed 80% opposition. The council approved it 6-1; the mayor says corrected billing errors mean no bill increase until at least the next budget cycle.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises the recycling line from $2.30 to $3 a month per household — about $8.40 more a year — though the city says it can absorb the increase for now; the contract is worth roughly $3.5 million over five years.
The roughly 30-35% of households that recycle, plus residents who value sustainability as a draw for young families.
Opponents, including seniors on fixed incomes, object to paying a mandatory fee for a service most households don't use; the parish drop-off site remains free.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 21, 2026
Recycling pickup expanded to five days a week by council district. Some District 2 and 4 residents now have three different pickup days, and hauler Bob Romelli will report back on participation gains and possible glass recycling.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 23, 2026
Kenner's ten-year recycling contract expired, and the council had to decide whether to keep curbside recycling at $3 a month (up 70 cents) or drop it. Both town halls supported it, but a social media poll showed 80% opposition. The council approved it 6-1; the mayor says corrected billing errors mean no bill increase until at least the next budget cycle.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026
A resident praised Kenner's $3-per-month curbside recycling as the cheapest in the metro area and urged the council to renew the Romelli contract at next week's meeting.
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