Fair Trash Idea
First off, the recycle program was started to reduce garbage to the landfill. Less garbage, less cost to the city. The Garbage stickers
were to help fund the recycle program. This service was provided by the city as a service that was part of the property taxes we pay. At no time was the sticker program intended to fully fund the recycle program. Until just
recently, the city received zero dollars for recycled materials.
Both plans the mayor have offered are from private businesses that have no interest in reducing garbage to the landfill. Everyone is
charged the same amount regardless of the waste you put out. Where would the incentive to recycle come from? If you recycle or not, same price each month.
A new idea
After searching the Internet, I think I have found a concept that could be useful here. The fairest way to do this would be a pay-as-you-throw
program. Here is a great example HERE. This is a fair system for everyone. Carts would be available in different sizes. Dump fees are based on sizes. Collection schedules are set.
New trucks that are purchased would have the collection arms and RFID equipped. Recycle is collected in the same way for free. Manpower is reduced in half and automation almost eliminates work comp claims. Everyone wins.
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