The St. Charles City Council approved a new five-year contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems at its June 19 meeting.

The following refuse rates will go into effect for St. Charles residents on July 1:

• Refuse and yard waste sticker: $3.55
• Half refuse bag (20 gallon): $2.58
• 35-gallon refuse cart (monthly rental): $21.63
• 65-gallon refuse cart (monthly rental): $22.82
• 95-gallon refuse cart (monthly rental): $24.02
• 65-gallon yard waste cart: $25

Stickers bought before July 1 will be valid through the end of July to allow residents to use their current supply.

For information, including where to buy stickers, visit stcharlesil.gov/services/refuse