Saturday, April 11, 2009

County Trash Dispute Far From Over; Check Fox 2 for Report

There is some major trash talk happening in St. Louis County. The controversy surrounding the county's trash districting program is far from over. Attorneys and residents in St. Louis County say the County Charter says they have the right to put the trash program to a public vote.

A circuit court judge delayed a decision on Thursday (4/9/09) for at least another 45 days.

The Hasslers of Oakville say they're tired of being hassled by their trash hauler. They are only one of thousands across St. Louis County.

Click here for Fox 2 video.

http://www.fox2now.com/ktvi-trash-contraversy-stlouis-county-040909,0,6158390.story

According to St. Louis County's new trash program, the Hasslers have to pay their designated hauler even if they don't use it's services."

They wouldn't like it if I sent out bills to people that I didn't do the work," said Jess Hassler.

Attorney Lester Stuckmeyer Jr. said, "The county closed the loophole. That forces everyone to go to the county hauler and the hauler is obligated to report those people saying they are not having their trash picked up." Stuckmeyer is fighting for residents rights. He's trying to get the trash program put to a public vote."

The charter says that if the county makes a trash district and charges for it then they are required to get a vote and the county didn't do that so we are asking that the court declare this program void," said Stuckmeyer.

Residents like the Hasslers are now seeing citations."This says we have 10 days to pay $100," said Madonna Hassler.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "County Trash Dispute Far From Over; Check Fox 2 fo...":

The residents and voters in St. Louis County have no representation. I would encourage all residents and voters to seek annexation by a neighboring community, or form your own. St.Louis County is not longer needed, because municipal government is more effecient and closer to the people.Eleminate St. Louis County.

4 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:40 PM

    The residents and voters in St. Louis County have no representation.
    I would encourage all residents and voters to seek annexation by a neighboring community, or form your own.
    St.Louis County is not longer needed, because municipal government is more effecient and closer to the people.
    Eleminate St. Louis County.

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  2. Anonymous12:42 PM

    I am very happy with the trash district (outside Manchester)and how it works. Not only do I get better service with recycling, it is cheaper. I think that a lot of this "outrage" is being drummed up by the losing waste haulers (too expensive) and the group of people that are never happy except when they are complaining about something...usually something inconsequential.

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  3. Anonymous5:49 PM

    I agree with the "outrage" over the trash issue. We had Meridian prior to the change and not only was our trash picked up on time, but we only paid $25.00 for service(3 months). With this service, we have had our trash continually missed and still had to pay the monthly bill. we have also had our containers damaged by negligent drivers.I feel that since the county forced this company on us then it should be held accountable for their work. This solution should not have been for everyone, someof us were better off before.....

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  4. Anonymous11:43 PM

    I dont think you should have to pay for something you dont USE...
    Kathy P.

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