Fulton council clarifies trash‑can and property-maintenance policy after resident concerns

Council members and a utility board liaison addressed resident concerns about trash cans left at curbside and about mowing and grass maintenance, explaining that a city ordinance changed property‑responsibility policies roughly a year ago and that trash‑can enforcement is complaint driven.

Councilmember Washington raised questions about whether the grass issue at a specific location was on private or city property; staff followed up after the meeting to clarify ownership. The mayor and other council members said the policy change followed action by the council and city attorney to clarify property responsibilities, including grass and trees.

A utility board liaison said residents had requested action because cans left in the street created hazards for children and drivers; she said the board and council made the enforcement change to improve public safety. She advised residents to call the city warehouse when cans are not positioned properly after collection.

Council members also discussed trash‑can fees: one councilmember said a fee had been voted in but had not yet gone into effect and that staff had posted information on social media so residents could prepare. No ordinance number or effective date for the trash‑can fee was provided during the meeting.

Council emphasized that enforcement is complaint driven, that staff capacity to monitor every street is limited, and that residents concerned about specific locations should contact the city for timely service.