Wellston City officials are seeking help in finding out which residents are paying for service and which are avoiding doing so by illegal dumping or other violations. Residents' views and ideas will be welcome, City Clerk Jan Trigg said at a City Council meeting Wednesday night.
Recently, several residents were dismayed over a collection fuel surcharge imposed without notice by Premier Waste, which collects from most city households without a city franchise.
Premier began operating in Wellston in 2006 after a franchised carrier pulled out of the city. High insurance costs and a history of residents' not paying bills on time — or at all — prompted the city to stop collecting trash itself and look for a private carrier.
Two operated for a brief time in 2005, but by early in 2006, no area carrier was interested. Premiere, based in North County, came forward to seek the work in Wellston, because it already operated nearby, but only if it could bill residents directly and in advance of service.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Hey Wellston, Welcome to The World of Growing Trash Problems
Residents of Wellston are upset over a trash collection fuel surcharge from Premiere Waste. Premiere collects from most of the city households since 2006.
Premiere added a $3 monthly fuel surcharge raising its monthly fee for weekly service to $16. Unfortunately, no notice was given to residents. Don't sweat it, Wellston. Many residents in unincorporated parts of the county are paying fuel surcharges in excess of $20 per quarter.
Premiere stepped forward to collect the residents' trash after two other companies halted operations there and no others were interested. This is a familiar pattern as several companies have withdrawn trash services in the county. Aspen Waste Systems recently withdrew their bid to St. Louis County for trash services in the southern part of the metro area. Other haulers are only providing services to subdivisions which opted out of the county's controversial plan and not individual homeowners.
If you've recently moved to a subdivision, it may be difficult to obtain trash services from a hauler of your choosing . . . so be prepared.
Premiere added a $3 monthly fuel surcharge raising its monthly fee for weekly service to $16. Unfortunately, no notice was given to residents. Don't sweat it, Wellston. Many residents in unincorporated parts of the county are paying fuel surcharges in excess of $20 per quarter.
Premiere stepped forward to collect the residents' trash after two other companies halted operations there and no others were interested. This is a familiar pattern as several companies have withdrawn trash services in the county. Aspen Waste Systems recently withdrew their bid to St. Louis County for trash services in the southern part of the metro area. Other haulers are only providing services to subdivisions which opted out of the county's controversial plan and not individual homeowners.
If you've recently moved to a subdivision, it may be difficult to obtain trash services from a hauler of your choosing . . . so be prepared.
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