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Fountain Hills Town Council approves contract with Universal Waste Services

New contract starts January 2027

The Town Council and public spent nearly an hour of Tuesday's meeting discussing the proposals for new waste services that will start January 2027.

(Independent Newsmedia/Andrew Lwowski)

After a lengthy and fiery discussion that included calls for point of order, the gavel of Mayor Gerry Friedel and three motions, the Fountain Hills Town Council approved a new solid waste contract for Universal Waste Services by a 5-2 vote during its meeting on Feb. 17, making 2026 the final year under contract Republic Services.

Councilmembers Brenda Kalivianakis and Peggy McMahon were the dissenting votes.

Vice Mayor Allen made the first motion to approve.

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