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Discussion of solid waste options which may lead to reduction in material being disposed of in a landfill.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Alderman to provide input on the scope of a study on solid waste issues.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: George Seiz, 918-7427
INFORMATION:
Introduction
Based on earlier BOA discussions about Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) and possible interest in organic waste collection, $30,000 was programmed in the FY 2013-14 to study items which may lead to the reduction of material being disposed of in a landfill. Staff is currently working on an RFQ to look at PAYT and is seeking board input to help develop/define the scope of items to study prior to moving forward. It is anticipated that a study of this nature would be used to determine the effect that options would have on refuse tonnage collected, environmental impact, costs, logistical considerations, existing solid waste operations, and effectiveness of any reduction.
Current Town Solid Waste Services
The Town provides the following collection services: residential refuse collection (including single-family and multi-family), residential yard waste, bulky item, loose leaves, and commercial refuse dumpster (fee-based). Residential refuse is collected on a weekly basis, yard waste is twice per month, and bulky items are on an on-call basis. Solid waste costs for residential collection are paid for out of the general fund. Residents utilize a 95 gallon capacity roll out container for refuse; multi-family residents use dumpsters. Yard waste is collected either by roll-out containers (purchased by residents), or placed curbside in small piles. Loose leaves are collected curbside in piles during leaf collection season (November thru February).
Pay-As-You-Throw
Pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) refuse collection programs are those where residents are charged a fee for the collection of solid waste based on the amount that i...
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